Michigan
Twining is a small town in Michigan with a population of 209. Residents earn $41,944 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Twining receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Twining offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Twining is $41,944, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. The poverty rate of 17.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Twining is $67,500, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $818 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Twining experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,944 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,773 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $901 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,044 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 349 |
| County GDP | $603M |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,929 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.82% |
| Commute Time | 47.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 47.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 30.9% |
| Census Median | $67,500 |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $153,437 |
| Census Median Rent | $818 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.3% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,929 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.82% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 30.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,697/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.7 inches |
| 19% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 635 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1152°N, 83.8122°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26011 |
Winner: Republican by 40.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.1% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 74.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 215/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 45 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 47.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 47.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 30.9% |