Climax is a small town of 797 in Michigan, with a median household income of $76,000
and a 23.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Climax stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Climax is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Climax city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.7
Climax's overall cost of living index is 94.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Climax costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Climax, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$171,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$894
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Climax's violent crime rate is 530.8 per 100,000 residents
— 40% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
530.8 /100k
Property Crime
2383.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Climax is served primarily by Climax-Scotts Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Climax, MI
National Avg
School District
Climax-Scotts Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Climax sees average highs of 31.3°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 31.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 64.6 inches of snow per year.
Climax's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Climax roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $171,900 and median rent is $894/month.
Climax's violent crime rate is 530.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2383.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Climax are operated by Climax-Scotts Community Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Climax, MI has a population of 797, a median household income of $76,000, and an unemployment rate of 23.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Climax averages 31.3°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.5 inches
with about 64.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Climax, Michigan is 797 with a median age of 31.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Climax: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $171,900, median household income $76,000, crime index 129 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Climax side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
