Michigan
Tawas City is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,654. Residents earn $46,797 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tawas City receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Tawas City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tawas City is $46,797, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Tawas City is $124,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Tawas City is below the national average at 154 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,245 per 100,000, near the national average.
19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Tawas City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches, including 49.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,797 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,533 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,141 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,163 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 621 |
| County GDP | $1,265M |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 114 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,214 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.40% |
| Commute Time | 16.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $124,000 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $194,982 |
| Census Median Rent | $810 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,214 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.40% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% |
| Depression | 29.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,006/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Total Violent | 154.1/100K |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 44.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 110.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,245.2/100K |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 264.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,959.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 22.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.3 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 973/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2672°N, 83.5230°W |
| County FIPS | 26069 |
Winner: Republican by 30.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.7% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 973/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 114 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 16.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |