Stephenson, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Menominee County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
931 Population 854/sq mi density
$43,529 Median Income $23,848 per capita
$97,700 Home Value $194,273 Zillow
$657 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,529 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,700 home value, $657/mo rent
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: $194,273
Median Rent
$657/mo
44% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

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
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stephenson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 2.6% (28% 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 $194,273. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population931
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,529
Per Capita$23,848
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$971M
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,700
Rent$657
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$194,273
Housing Units423
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
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.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.