Michigan
Waldron is a small town in Michigan with a population of 605. Residents earn $45,750 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Waldron receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Waldron offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Waldron is $45,750, 39% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Waldron is $82,600, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $864 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Waldron experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 32.0 inches of snow. 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 | $45,750 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,787 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $987 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,758 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 924 |
| County GDP | $2,187M |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 99 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,132 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.00% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.3% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $82,600 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $134,507 |
| Census Median Rent | $864 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.1% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,132 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.00% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% |
| Depression | 31.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,265/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 885 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 605/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7242°N, 84.4188°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 39171 |
Winner: Republican by 48.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.4% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 605/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.5% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Retail Stores | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.3% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |