At a Glance
Median Income
$60,708
$31,190 per capita
Home Value
$68,500
Zillow: $298,698
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
17.5% smoking rate
How Watersmeet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watersmeet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Watersmeet a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Watersmeet residents earn a median household income of $60,708 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,190. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watersmeet is $68,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,698. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
9.2% of adults in Watersmeet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 32.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population273
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,708
Per Capita$31,190
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,342M
Avg Weekly Wage$868
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,500
Rent
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$298,698
Housing Units218
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,459/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation1,649 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute10 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Watersmeet was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.