City safety & data profile

IoniaMI

Ionia, MI is a 11K-resident city in Ionia County with a median household income of $63,978.

Ionia County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Ionia, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Ionia has a population larger than 9% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $164,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 91%
By size
$63,978
Median income
$164,800
Median home
12%
Poverty rate

The read on Ionia

Ionia posts a median household income higher than 28% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Ionia area.

Top 72%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Ionia

Where Ionia income ranks nationally

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

$63,978 Bottom 28% higher than 28% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ionia, MI beyond the headline numbers

Ionia sits inside Ionia County, Michigan, at roughly 42.99°N, -85.07°W. Population 11,372, $63,978 median household income. Median home value $164,800, median rent $852. Poverty rate 12%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Ionia's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 44.1%, then short sleep duration at 40.9%. 1 hospital in/around Ionia, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
11,372
Ionia
Median Income
$63,978
-6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$164,800
-28% vs avg
Median Age
36.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Ionia County) - Ionia'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
67K+4%
Median Income
$75,611+58%
Median Home Value
$198,500+79%
Poverty Rate
10.6%-33%
Unemployment
3.9%-68%

Economics

Economics indicators for Ionia, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$852/mo
Poverty Rate
12% -15% vs avg
Unemployment 1.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 10%
Work From Home 5.9%
Public Transit 5.9%

Population

White 73.9%
African American 12.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
44.1%
Short Sleep Duration
40.9%
High Blood Pressure
34.6%
Physical Inactivity
26.6%
Binge Drinking
20.3%
Current Smoking
20.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
20%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.3%
Diabetes
10.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.6%
Annual Checkup 73.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Stroke
2.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Ionia, MI? ▼
Ionia, MI has a population of 11,372 people, located in Ionia County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Ionia? ▼
The median household income in Ionia, MI is $63,978 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12%.
What is the median home value in Ionia? ▼
The median home value in Ionia, MI is $164,800. Median rent is $852/month.
What are the top health concerns in Ionia? ▼
The top health indicators in Ionia include Obesity (44.1%), Short Sleep Duration (40.9%), High Blood Pressure (34.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Ionia? ▼
Ionia has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Ionia? ▼
The median age in Ionia, MI is 36.6 years. 10% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Ionia, MI is located in Ionia County, Michigan. With a population of 11K and a $63,978 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Ionia area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Ionia'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 Ionia 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 Ionia 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 (Ionia 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.