At a Glance
Median Income
$48,250
$24,947 per capita
Home Value
$123,600
Zillow: $193,454
Median Rent
$600/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
19.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wolverine a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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 0.9% (75% 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 $193,454. 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.
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 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population226
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density231/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,250
Per Capita$24,947
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$912M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$600
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$193,454
Housing Units111
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,234/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain32.4 in/yr
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
Broadband80.6%
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.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.