What are the schools like in Painesdale, MI?

Painesdale is served primarily by Adams Township School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Painesdale?

The median household income in Painesdale, MI is $70,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Painesdale, MI?

Painesdale has an average high temperature of 23.5°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 177.7 inches.

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

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

Painesdale has a violent crime rate of 95.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 395.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Painesdale, MI a Good Place to Live?

Painesdale is a small town of 330 in Michigan, with a median household income of $70,000 .

Strengths: Painesdale stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Painesdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Painesdale city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Painesdale metro area.

Metric	Painesdale, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Painesdale's violent crime rate is 95.3 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.3 /100k

Property Crime

395.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Painesdale is served primarily by Adams Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Painesdale, MI	National Avg
School District	Adams Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Painesdale sees average highs of 23.5°F in January and 76.7°F in July, with 31.6 inches of annual precipitation and 177.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Painesdale, MI
Average High — January	23.5°F
Average High — July	76.7°F
Annual Precipitation	31.6"
Annual Snowfall	177.7"

Demographics

Metric	Painesdale, MI	National Avg
Population	330	—
Median Age	24.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.0%	22.2%
65 and over	3.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Painesdale

Painesdale, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49955

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Painesdale, MI affordable or expensive?

Painesdale has a median home value of $75,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $70,000.

What is the crime rate in Painesdale, MI?

Painesdale's violent crime rate is 95.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 395.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Painesdale?

Public schools in Painesdale are operated by Adams Township School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Painesdale, MI a good place to live?

Painesdale, MI has a population of 330, a median household income of $70,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Painesdale?

Painesdale averages 23.5°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.6 inches with about 177.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Painesdale?

Painesdale, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49955.

What is the population of Painesdale?

The population of Painesdale, Michigan is 330 with a median age of 24.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Painesdale?

Key numbers for living in Painesdale: median home $75,700, median household income $70,000, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Painesdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.