Chatham, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
123 332.4M (US)
Median Age
65.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,813 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$154,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$675 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.3% 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 39 16
Feb 1 27 18
Mar 2 24 27
Apr 2 9 39
May 3 1 51
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 3 45
Nov 3 18 33
Dec 2 37 22

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Superior Central School
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
AuTrainOnota Public School
10 miles, N • 2.3 star
Munising High and Middle School
14 miles, E • 1.4 star
William G Mather Elementary School
14 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Northern Michigan University
27 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Bay de Noc Community College
40 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Michigan Technological University
93 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Marquette General Hospital
27 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Bell Hospital
37 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
42 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Delta County Airport
44 miles, SW • 1 star
Ford Airport
67 miles, W • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
93 miles, NW • 1 star
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