Muskegon Heights, MI

Census place 2656360 · pop 9,841

F29/ 100
💀 Bad
F
in MI
📍 Michigan ranks #42 of 50 states →
🏆 Cost$68,000 · top 1%
🚽 Obesity58.8% · bottom 1%
Taxes
1.76% property · US 0.99%6.00% sales · US 7.00%4.25% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Adult obesity58.8%0

U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities

58.8% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Adult smoking27.9%0

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

27.9% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Physical inactivity44.9%0

U.S. median 26.5% · worse than most cities

44.9% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Poor mental health23.7%1

U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities

23.7% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Median household income$35,2391

U.S. median $67,857 · worse than most cities

$35,239 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Poverty rate34.1%1

U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities

34.1% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Bachelor's degree or higher8.6%1

U.S. median 24.3% · worse than most cities

8.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Violent crime rate1073/100k3

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

1073 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Population growth (5yr)-8.4%4

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

-8.4% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Unemployment rateCounty-level5.8%5

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

5.8% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Homeownership44.9%9

U.S. median 67.2% · worse than most cities

44.9% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Property crime rate2882/100k13

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

2882 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Property-tax burden1.76%16

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.76% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Broadband access88.1%25

U.S. median 90.0% · worse than most cities

88.1% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Uninsured adults12.8%27

U.S. median 9.3% · worse than most cities

12.8% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level4 days41

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

4 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Income inequality0.4353

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.43 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Air quality (AQI)County-level38 AQI77

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

38 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level61/10083

U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities

61/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Commute time18 min88

U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities

18 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Housing cost$68,000100

U.S. median $214,900 · better than most cities

$68,000 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Not measured for Muskegon Heights: Rent. Not every public source covers every city — EPA air monitors and Zillow rent only reach some places, and national crime data is still being added.

Frequently asked

Is Muskegon Heights, MI a good place to live?
By the numbers, Muskegon Heights scores 29/100 — a F (Bad) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 21 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is housing cost and its weakest is adult obesity. Michigan overall ranks #42 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Muskegon Heights, MI?
Muskegon Heights reports 1073 violent crimes per 100k and 2882 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Muskegon Heights, MI expensive to live in?
Muskegon Heights has a median home value of $68,000 — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Muskegon Heights, MI?
Its weakest measured area is adult obesity (58.8%) — 0/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Muskegon Heights, MI best at?
Its strongest measured area is housing cost ($68,000) — 100/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.