Genesee County , Michigan

Population: 404,087 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $60,673 Home $172,900 Rent $936/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 404,087 residents, Genesee County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Michigan and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Genesee County in the top 8% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with tornado activity the dominant local risk.

$60,673
Median Income
household
$172,900
Home Value
median
$936/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $60,673
Per Capita Income $34,587
Poverty Rate 15.9%
Median Home Value $172,900
Median Gross Rent $936/mo
Owner Occupied 70.8%
Renter Occupied 29.2%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 404,087
Median Age 40.6 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 22.8%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

40.6%
Obesity
13.2%
Diabetes
17.4%
Smoking
34.4%
High Blood Pressure
28.1%
No Physical Activity
28.3%
Depression
39.3%
Insufficient Sleep
80.3%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 92.2  ·  92th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
98.54
🌀 Hurricane
45.35
🔥 Wildfire
25.92
❄️ Winter Storm
59.01
🌍 Earthquake
70.83

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