Michigan
Ubly is a small town in Michigan with a population of 830. Residents earn $56,042 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ubly receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Ubly has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Ubly is $56,042, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ubly is $113,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $819 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Ubly is below the national average at 242 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 845 per 100,000, 57% below the national average.
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Ubly experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,042 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,266 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $967 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,518 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 999 |
| County GDP | $2,158M |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Healthcare | 101 |
| Retail | 130 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,733 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.17% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $113,500 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $194,634 |
| Census Median Rent | $819 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,733 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.17% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,757/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 101 |
| Total Violent | 241.6/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 241.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 845.4/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 120.8/100K |
| Theft | 724.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.9 inches |
| 13% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 779 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 629/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7082°N, 82.9356°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26063 |
Winner: Republican by 40.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.0% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 629/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.1% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 101 |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Retail Stores | 130 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |