White Pine, MI

Michigan

White Pine is a small town in Michigan with a population of 404. Residents earn $39,792 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
404 Population 81/sq mi density
$39,792 Median Income $26,612 per capita
$59,700 Home Value
40°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$39,792 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,700 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,792
47% lower than US avg
Home Value $59,700
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.6%
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.6%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.6%
58% higher than US avg

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

People

Population404
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans21.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,792
Per Capita$26,612
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$169M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units324

Health

Obesity36.6%
Uninsured6.5%
Smoking16.8%
Depression29.5%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation917 ft (280 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.1%
Libraries4

Is White Pine a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, White Pine receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. White Pine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in White Pine is $39,792, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 19.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in White Pine is $59,700, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

White Pine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 180.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

White Pine has a population of 404 with a density of 81 people per square mile. The median age is 60.8 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

404
Total Population
81
People / sq mi
60.8yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
5.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White Pine vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

White Pine vs U.S. Average

The median household income in White Pine is $39,792, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: White Pine vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,792
47% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,612
Avg Weekly Wage$685
IRS Avg AGI$54,170

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate19.6%
58% above US avg
Establishments (County)191
County GDP$169M

Business (County)

Restaurants29
Healthcare14
Retail28
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,840
10% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone74.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.2%

Walkability

The median home value in White Pine is $59,700, 79% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$59,700
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.0%
Housing Units324
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,840
10% above US avg
Effective Rate6.43%
In White Pine, 36.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.5% of residents lack health insurance. 16.8% are current smokers. 29.5% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: White Pine vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.6%
14% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma11.8%
COPD7.7%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.8%
20% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression29.5%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep34.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Uninsured6.5%
24% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.0%
Dental Visits67.5%
Premature Death13,371/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.3/10
Exercise Access61.0%
Healthcare Facilities14
White Pine has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.6 inches. The area enjoys 240 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 Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall180.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation917 ft (280 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates46.7401°N, 89.5813°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26131
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.4-point margin. 82.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.5%
D 34.2%

Winner: Republican by 30.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.6%
51% below US avg
High School+94.5%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
School Test Score5.23
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density81/sq mi
Total Area5.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.1%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities14
Restaurants29
Retail Stores28

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone74.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.2%

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