Trufant, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Montcalm County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
586 Population 610/sq mi density
$83,750 Median Income $33,554 per capita
$119,600 Home Value $236,371 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,600 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Trufant, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,750
11% above
$33,554 per capita
Home Value
$119,600
58% below
Zillow: $236,371
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Trufant Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Home Value
42%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Trufant a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Trufant residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,554. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,086 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Trufant is $119,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,371. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

7.0% of adults in Trufant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Trufant has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population586
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density610/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$33,554
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$909

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,600
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$236,371
Housing Units253
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation933 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Trufant was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.