Three Oaks, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Three Oaks is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,322. Residents earn $60,500 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,322 Population 1,213/sq mi density
$60,500 Median Income $39,741 per capita
$185,100 Home Value $316,422 Zillow
$1,022 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,500 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,100 home value, $1,022/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,500
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $185,100
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.9%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,022
12% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.1%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

How Three Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,322
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,213/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 67%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,500
Per Capita$39,741
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$9,718M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,100
Rent$1,022
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$316,422

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation674 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+90.6%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute22 min
EV Stations3
Libraries14

Is Three Oaks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Three Oaks receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Three Oaks offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Three Oaks is $60,500, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Three Oaks is $185,100, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,022 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Three Oaks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 65.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Three Oaks has a population of 1,322 with a density of 1,213 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (67.3%).

Population

1,322
Total Population
1,213
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.2%
Female 41.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Three Oaks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.1%
1% above US avg
Spanish20.9%
56% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Three Oaks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Three Oaks is $60,500, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Three Oaks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,500
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,741
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
IRS Avg AGI$80,573

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,096
County GDP$9,718M

Business (County)

Restaurants391
Healthcare432
Retail544
Manufacturing268

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,061
102% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Work from Home10.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Three Oaks is $185,100, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,022 (12% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $316,422.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$185,100
34% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$316,422

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$176
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.3%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,022
12% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,061
102% above US avg
Effective Rate3.81%
In Three Oaks, 36.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.1% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Three Oaks vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.1%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma11.6%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Checkup Rate75.5%
Premature Death9,398/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access79.6%
Healthcare Facilities432

Crime Rates: Three Oaks vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Three Oaks has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall65.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation674 ft (205 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,213/sq mi
Coordinates41.7985°N, 86.6139°W
County FIPS26021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 7.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.2%
D 45.4%

Winner: Republican by 7.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.9%
41% below US avg
High School+90.6%
School Test Score5.23
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,213/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities432
Restaurants391
Retail Stores544

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Work from Home10.2%

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