City safety & data profile

CadillacMI

Cadillac, MI is a 10K-resident city in Wexford County with a median household income of $51,773.

Wexford County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Cadillac, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Cadillac has a population larger than 2% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $134,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

10K
Population
Top 98%
By size
$51,773
Median income
$134,300
Median home
18.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Cadillac

Cadillac posts a median household income higher than 11% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Cadillac area.

Top 89%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Cadillac

Where Cadillac income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$51,773 Bottom 11% higher than 11% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Cadillac, MI beyond the headline numbers

Cadillac sits inside Wexford County, Michigan, at roughly 44.25°N, -85.40°W. Population 10,373, $51,773 median household income. Median home value $134,300, median rent $842. Poverty rate 18.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Cadillac's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 38.9%, then high blood pressure at 37.8%. 1 hospital in/around Cadillac, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Cadillac from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,373
Cadillac
Median Income
$51,773
-24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$134,300
-41% vs avg
Median Age
40.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Wexford County) - Cadillac's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
34K+4%
Median Income
$61,085+49%
Median Home Value
$170,400+70%
Poverty Rate
13.9%-25%
Unemployment
5.3%-62%

Economics

Economics indicators for Cadillac, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$842/mo
Poverty Rate
18.2% +28% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.1%
Work From Home 9.4%
Public Transit 1.1%

Population

White 91.7%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38.9%
High Blood Pressure
37.8%
Short Sleep Duration
33.8%
Physical Inactivity
27.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.5%
Current Smoking
17.8%
Binge Drinking
16.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.9%
Diabetes
12.4%
Current Asthma
12.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.6%
Annual Checkup 79.1%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
8%
Lack of Health Insurance
8%
Stroke
4.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MUNSON HEALTHCARE CADILLAC HOSPITAL
CADILLAC · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Cadillac, MI? ▼
Cadillac, MI has a population of 10,373 people, located in Wexford County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Cadillac? ▼
The median household income in Cadillac, MI is $51,773 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 18.2%.
What is the median home value in Cadillac? ▼
The median home value in Cadillac, MI is $134,300. Median rent is $842/month.
What are the top health concerns in Cadillac? ▼
The top health indicators in Cadillac include Obesity (38.9%), High Blood Pressure (37.8%), Short Sleep Duration (33.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Cadillac? ▼
Cadillac has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Cadillac? ▼
The median age in Cadillac, MI is 40.7 years. 22.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Cadillac, MI is located in Wexford County, Michigan. With a population of 10K and a $51,773 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Cadillac area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Cadillac's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Cadillac area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Cadillac against Michigan peers on any ranking lens. Explore Michigan

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Wexford County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.