White Cloud, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Newaygo County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,297 Population 672/sq mi density
$55,417 Median Income $25,766 per capita
$150,600 Home Value $209,129 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $838/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

White Cloud, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,417
26% below
$25,766 per capita
Home Value
$150,600
47% below
Zillow: $209,129
Median Rent
$838/mo
28% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How White Cloud Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows White Cloud's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
53%
Rent
72%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Cloud 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

White Cloud residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,766. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 855 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White Cloud is $150,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,129. Median rent is $838/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

14.2% of adults in White Cloud hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Cloud has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,297
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density672/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita$25,766
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$2,077M
Avg Weekly Wage$949

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$838
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$209,129
Housing Units488
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death8,616/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation912 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute36 min
Broadband70.7%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in White Cloud was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.