Crystal Falls, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
1,734 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,712 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$79,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$474 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$569 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iron County
3
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

Iron County
2
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 16 12
Feb 1 11 15
Mar 2 13 25
Apr 2 6 39
May 2 0 51
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 2 0 63
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 3 2 43
Nov 2 9 30
Dec 1 15 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 4%

Schools

Forest Park School
1 miles, NW 2.8 star
Florence High
12 miles, S 2.8 star
Florence Elementary
12 miles, S 2.8 star
Florence Middle
12 miles, S 1.9 star

Colleges

Northern Michigan University
54 miles, E 1.9 star
Nicolet Area Technical College
63 miles, W 1.4 star
Bay de Noc Community College
63 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, S 4.1 star
Bell Hospital
42 miles, E 4.1 star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
45 miles, N 2.3 star

Airports

Ford Airport
21 miles, S 1 star
Delta County Airport
64 miles, SE 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
75 miles, N 1 star