Memphis, MI: Local News, Events & Neighbors

Memphis is a city that straddles the border between Macomb and St. Clair counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,084 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code48041

Area code810

Living in Memphis

Housing in Memphis

$333K▲ 6.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Memphis home is worth about $333,000, up 6.8% in a year, 25% above the Michigan typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Memphis

A

Safety Grade A

Memphis reports less crime per resident than 88% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Memphis 0.9

Michigan 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Memphis 1.8

Michigan 13

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in Memphis

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 91% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Michigan

8better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▲ 9 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 6.5%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better

Care nearby

Ascension River District HospitalEast China · 16.5 mi · ER

Community First Health Centers - New HavenNew Haven · 11.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Memphis · CMS · HRSAHealth in Memphis →

Schools in Memphis

All Memphis schools →

A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Memphis’s kids attend outperform 76% of Michigan’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictMemphis Community SchoolsSchools2

Memphis Elementary School BElementary · Grades PK–5 · 321 students Memphis JuniorSenior High School B+High · Grades 6–12 · 388 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.

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