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A town of 1,844. Home to The University of Olivet.
Population
1,844
−5.5% since 2010
Typical home
$241K
+5.3% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
21.2
years
Jobs based here
622
Balanced
What makes Olivet stand out
The 3 things Olivet does most differently from other towns.
College town
47% of Olivet is in college
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Olivet’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Olivet. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Olivet’s public schools outperform 81% of Michigan districts
The public schools Olivet’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 81% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivet Middle School | 4–8 | 461 | B+ |
| Olivet High School | 9–12 | 404 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Health
Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Olivet beats the Michigan average on 14 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Michigan
14 better12 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Olivet | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 1.8% | 3.7% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| More binge drinkers | 21.3% | 15.9% |
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton
9.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
89th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.
31risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 2008
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Olivet has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–33°
Spring36–57°
Summer58–81°
Fall41–60°
Oct 15
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Olivet
Most working residents leave Olivet for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Lansing (13%), Charlotte (10%) and Marshall (6%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
8%work in town
Where working residents work
In Olivet8%
Lansing13%
Charlotte10%
Marshall6%
Delta5%
26 mi
median commute distance
622
jobs based in Olivet
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Olivet
Olivet's reported crime rate is close to Michigan's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2022.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Olivet2.8
Michigan4.7
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Olivet19.6
Michigan15.9
U.S.20
4
violent crimes reported in 2022
28
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Olivet home is worth about $241K
The typical Olivet home is worth about $241,000, up 5.3% in a year, 10% below the Michigan typical home.
$241KZillow home value
Typical home value
Olivet$241K
Michigan$266K
+5.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
0.9% of Olivet is conserved land
0.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0.9%conserved
0.9%
conserved · 6 of 653 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Olivet College Park | 0.2 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →