Hillsdale County , Michigan

Population: 45,658 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $60,869 Home $170,500 Rent $801/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 45,658 residents, Hillsdale County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Michigan and neighboring counties alike.

$60,869
Median Income
household
$170,500
Home Value
median
$801/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $60,869
Per Capita Income $31,996
Poverty Rate 15.5%
Median Home Value $170,500
Median Gross Rent $801/mo
Owner Occupied 81.0%
Renter Occupied 19.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 45,658
Median Age 42.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 20.6%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.6%
Obesity
13.5%
Diabetes
18.6%
Smoking
40.5%
High Blood Pressure
28.2%
No Physical Activity
31.0%
Depression
33.7%
Insufficient Sleep
80.1%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 50.0  ·  50th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
78.53
🌀 Hurricane
33.21
🔥 Wildfire
18.00
❄️ Winter Storm
38.64
🌍 Earthquake
50.51
☀️ Drought
35.40

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