What are the schools like in Evart, MI?

Evart is served primarily by Evart Public Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Evart?

The median household income in Evart, MI is $37,344 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.8%.

What is the weather like in Evart, MI?

Evart has an average high temperature of 28.2°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.3 inches.

Evart, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Evart, MI affordable or expensive?

Evart's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Evart is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $94,000 and the median rent is $727 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Evart, MI?

Evart has a violent crime rate of 281.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 789.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Evart, MI a Good Place to Live?

Evart is a small town of 1,739 in Michigan, with a median household income of $37,344 and a 11.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Evart stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Evart is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Evart 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: 90.0

Evart's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Evart costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Evart, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$94,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$727	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,344	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Evart's violent crime rate is 281.8 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

281.8 /100k

Property Crime

789.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Evart is served primarily by Evart Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Evart, MI	National Avg
School District	Evart Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Evart sees average highs of 28.2°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 37.9 inches of annual precipitation and 61.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Evart, MI
Average High — January	28.2°F
Average High — July	81.3°F
Annual Precipitation	37.9"
Annual Snowfall	61.3"

Demographics

Metric	Evart, MI	National Avg
Population	1,739	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	27.8%	22.2%
65 and over	18.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hersey, MI 9 mi Reed City, MI 12 mi Barryton, MI 12 mi Le Roy, MI 13 mi Paris, MI 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Evart

Evart, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49631

Evart vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evart, MI affordable or expensive?

Evart's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Evart roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $94,000 and median rent is $727/month.

What is the crime rate in Evart, MI?

Evart's violent crime rate is 281.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 789.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Evart?

Public schools in Evart are operated by Evart Public Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 14.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Evart, MI a good place to live?

Evart, MI has a population of 1,739, a median household income of $37,344, and an unemployment rate of 11.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Evart?

Evart averages 28.2°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.9 inches with about 61.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Evart?

Evart, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49631.

What is the population of Evart?

The population of Evart, Michigan is 1,739 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Evart?

Key numbers for living in Evart: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $94,000, median household income $37,344, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Evart side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.