Baraga Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
3,558 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,650 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$122,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$465 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$365 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Baraga County
1
Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Baraga County
1
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 41 13
Feb 1 26 16
Mar 2 24 25
Apr 2 9 38
May 3 1 51
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 3 0 63
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 4 4 43
Nov 2 21 30
Dec 2 39 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 109, MI
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Schools

Baraga School
5 miles, E • 1.9 star
LAnse Area School
6 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Michigan Technological University
26 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Finlandia University
26 miles, N • 1.4 star
Northern Michigan University
57 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Baraga County Memorial Hospital
7 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Up Health System Portage
27 miles, N • 5 star
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics
35 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Houghton County Memorial Airport
30 miles, NE • 1 star
Ford Airport
68 miles, S • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
88 miles, SW • 1 star
Delta County Airport
100 miles, SE • 1 star
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