Michigan
Wolverine is a small town in Michigan with a population of 226. Residents earn $48,250 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wolverine receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Wolverine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wolverine is $48,250, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. The poverty rate of 25.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Wolverine is $123,600, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Wolverine experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches, including 111.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 91.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,250 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,947 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $921 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,647 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.0% |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 825 |
| County GDP | $912M |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Healthcare | 62 |
| Retail | 128 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,886 |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.76% |
| Commute Time | 30.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Census Median | $123,600 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $185,552 |
| Census Median Rent | $600 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,886 |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.76% |
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 30.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,234/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 62 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.2 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 111.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2736°N, 84.6055°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County FIPS | 26031 |
Winner: Republican by 31.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.1% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 231/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 62 |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Retail Stores | 128 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 30.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |