Median Income $60,708

19% lower than US avg

Home Value $68,500

76% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 9.2%

73% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.4%

13% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.5%

56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population273

Median Age45.6 yrs

Density30/mi²

Male / Female44% / 56%

Largest GroupWhite 47%

Veterans11.4%

Economy

Median Income$60,708

Per Capita$31,190

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty5.5%

County GDP$1,342M

Commute10 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$68,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$272,641

Housing Units218

Rent Burden21.5%

Health

Obesity36.4%

Uninsured6.2%

Smoking17.5%

Depression27.2%

Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain32.9 in/yr

Sunny Days249/yr

Elevation1,649 ft (503 m)

Education

Bachelor's+9.2%

High School+98.4%

Graduate+5.2%

School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%

Commute10 min

Broadband92.6%

Libraries9

Is Watersmeet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Watersmeet receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Watersmeet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Watersmeet is $60,708, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Watersmeet is $68,500, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Watersmeet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Watersmeet has a population of 273 with a density of 30 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (52.7%), with 47.3% White.

Population

273

Total Population

People / sq mi

45.6yrs

Median Age

17% above US avg

9.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44%

Female 56%

Race & Ethnicity

Watersmeet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Watersmeet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Watersmeet is $60,708, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes.

Income: Watersmeet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$60,708
	19% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$31,190
Avg Weekly Wage	$868
IRS Avg AGI	$78,421

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.5%
	56% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,010
County GDP	$1,342M

Business (County)

Restaurants	212
Healthcare	44
Retail	141
Manufacturing	29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,245
	78% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	9.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	9.6 min
Drive Alone	72.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Watersmeet is $68,500, 76% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $272,641.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$68,500
	76% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$272,641

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	21.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	87.6%
Housing Units	218
Median Year Built	1963

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,245
	78% above US avg
Effective Rate	9.12%

In Watersmeet, 36.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.2% of residents lack health insurance. 17.5% are current smokers. 27.2% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Watersmeet vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.4%
	13% above US avg
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart Disease	5.7%
High Blood Pressure	32.2%
Asthma	12.6%
COPD	6.8%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.5%
	25% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.0%
Physical Inactivity	23.5%
Depression	27.2%
Mental Distress	20.0%
Physical Distress	14.1%
Short Sleep	36.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	6.2%
	28% below US avg
Checkup Rate	78.0%
Dental Visits	66.9%
Premature Death	10,459/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.7/10
Exercise Access	88.3%
Healthcare Facilities	44

Watersmeet has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.9 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	39.4°F
	27% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	32.9 inches
	13% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,649 ft (503 m)
Area	9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density	30/sq mi
Coordinates	46.2953°N, 89.2061°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County FIPS	55125

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.1-point margin. 92.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.1%

D 38%

Winner: Republican by 23.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	9.2%
	73% below US avg
High School+	98.4%
Graduate Degree+	5.2%
School Test Score	5.23

D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	30/sq mi
Total Area	9.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	92.6%
Public Libraries	9
Healthcare Facilities	44
Restaurants	212
Retail Stores	141

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	9.6 min
Drive Alone	72.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Watersmeet, MI

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Watersmeet a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Watersmeet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Watersmeet vs U.S. Average

Income: Watersmeet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Watersmeet vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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