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Ovid, MI
City in Clinton County, Michigan.
Population
1,370
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,357
ZIP codes
0
Ovid and its ZIP codes
Ovid at a glance
- Ovid is about 7.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,145 a year, 31% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,600 (52% below Michigan) and median rent is $849 a month.
Local data for Ovid, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ovid, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,145
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$110,600
Median rent
$849/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
8.9%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (325), Mexican Americans (156), Irish Americans (140).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Ovid.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,681
18,741 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,057
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$556M
FY 2026, $7,028 per person
How people get to work
Ovid, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ovid, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
232
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ovid, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Ovid
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake VictoriaCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| ElsieVillage | 6.2 mi | 1.1 |
| LaingsburgCity | 7.7 mi | 1.6 |
| St. JohnsCity | 9.3 mi | 4.2 |
| EurekaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| OwossoCity | 10 mi | 5.2 |
| HendersonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| MiddletownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| CorunnaCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| BathCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| AshleyVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| ShaftsburgCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| OakleyVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| PerryCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| MorriceVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| DeWittCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ovid, MI in?
- Ovid is in Clinton County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Ovid, MI?
- About 1,370 people live in Ovid, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ovid?
- Nearby places include Lake Victoria (5.7 mi), Elsie (6.2 mi), Laingsburg (7.7 mi), St. Johns (9.3 mi), Eureka (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023