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Coleman’s story
Coleman in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
ColemanMI
A town of 1,206. Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,206
+1.5% since 2010
Typical home
$200K
+6.2% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
281
A commuter town
What makes Coleman stand out
The 2 things Coleman does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,206 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Coleman’s report card
Now in Coleman
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Residents weigh in
Live in Coleman? Is a C for health right?
Your answer becomes a post in Coleman’s Town Square.
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Local news
All →- Fulton vs Coleman - Girls Varsity Basketball 02/02/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 28
- CCCHS vs Coleman - Girls Middle School Volleyball 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Brethren vs Coleman - Boys Varsity Football 10/23/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 24
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Coleman. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Coleman
Most working residents leave Coleman for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Midland (22%), Mount Pleasant (6%) and Warren (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
7%work in town
Where working residents work
In Coleman7%
Midland22%
Mount Pleasant6%
Warren6%
Chippewa4%
19 mi
median commute distance
281
jobs based in Coleman
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
24risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Coleman beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better25 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Coleman | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.5% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 7% |
Mclaren Central Michigan
14.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
39th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Coleman home is worth about $200K
The typical Coleman home is worth about $200,000, up 6.2% in a year, 25% below the Michigan typical home.
$200KZillow home value
Typical home value
Coleman$200K
Michigan$266K
+6.2%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Coleman has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–32°
Spring34–56°
Summer57–81°
Fall39–59°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Coleman
Coleman's reported crime rate is well below Michigan's. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Coleman3.1
Michigan4.4
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Coleman4.7
Michigan14.3
U.S.17.7
4
violent crimes reported in 2024
6
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Outdoors
0% of Coleman is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 813 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jackson Street Park | — | 10 |
| 2. Adam Street Park | — | 4 |
| 3. Linear Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
93% of working residents leave Coleman for work
Where Coleman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
281jobs based in Coleman
7%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Coleman
City in Michigan, United States
Coleman is a city in Midland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,262 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,262
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 758 ft
- ZIP code
- 48618
- Area code
- 989
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