Branch County , Michigan

Population: 44,914 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $61,958 Home $147,500 Rent $900/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 44,914 residents, Branch County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Michigan and neighboring counties alike.

$61,958
Median Income
household
$147,500
Home Value
median
$900/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $61,958
Per Capita Income $30,685
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Median Home Value $147,500
Median Gross Rent $900/mo
Owner Occupied 77.5%
Renter Occupied 22.5%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 44,914
Median Age 40.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 16.9%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

35.9%
Obesity
10.9%
Diabetes
18.0%
Smoking
34.3%
High Blood Pressure
28.2%
No Physical Activity
28.7%
Depression
35.0%
Insufficient Sleep
76.3%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 51.8  ·  52th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
74.24
🌀 Hurricane
35.00
🔥 Wildfire
15.04
❄️ Winter Storm
37.05
🌍 Earthquake
55.31
☀️ Drought
60.78

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