Burt Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
366 332.4M (US)
Median Age
67.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$162,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$520 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
24.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alger 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

Alger County
1
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 36 17
Feb 2 26 19
Mar 2 22 27
Apr 2 9 39
May 2 1 50
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 2 0 64
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 2 46
Nov 2 16 34
Dec 2 35 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Burt Township School
9 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Munising Baptist School
28 miles, W • 5 star
William G Mather Elementary School
29 miles, W • 2.3 star
Munising High and Middle School
29 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Northern Michigan University
62 miles, W • 1.9 star
Bay Mills Community College
72 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Bay de Noc Community College
73 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Lake Superior State University
83 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
32 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
44 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Marquette General Hospital
62 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Delta County Airport
76 miles, SW • 1 star
Ford Airport
110 miles, W • 1 star
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