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Wolverine, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Cheboygan County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
226 Population 231/sq mi density
$48,250 Median Income $24,947 per capita
$123,600 Home Value $185,552 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
330 Violent Crime/100K 5,860 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,250 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Wolverine, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,250
36% below
$24,947 per capita
Home Value
$123,600
56% below
Zillow: $185,552
Median Rent
$600/mo
48% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
330/100K
13% below
5,860/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Wolverine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
44%
Rent
52%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
87%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wolverine a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wolverine residents earn a median household income of $48,250 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,947. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 825 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wolverine is $123,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,552. Median rent is $600/month, with 25.0% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Wolverine reports 330 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,860/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Wolverine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wolverine has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population226
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,250
Per Capita$24,947
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$912M
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$600
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$185,552
Housing Units111
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent330/100K
Property5,860/100K

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,234/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation820 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Wolverine was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.