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Stephenson, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Menominee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
931 Population 854/sq mi density
$43,529 Median Income $23,848 per capita
$97,700 Home Value $177,886 Zillow
$657 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
319 Violent Crime/100K 2,844 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,529 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,700 home value, $657/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Stephenson, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,529
42% below
$23,848 per capita
Home Value
$97,700
65% below
Zillow: $177,886
Median Rent
$657/mo
44% below
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
319/100K
16% below
2,844/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
258 sunny days/yr

How Stephenson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stephenson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
35%
Rent
56%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
84%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stephenson a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stephenson residents earn a median household income of $43,529 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,848. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 491 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stephenson is $97,700 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,886. Median rent is $657/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Stephenson reports 319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,844/100K.

Education

16.0% of adults in Stephenson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stephenson has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population931
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,529
Per Capita$23,848
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$971M
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,700
Rent$657
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$177,886
Housing Units423
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent319/100K
Property2,844/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,684/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation679 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Stephenson was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.