Dollar Bay, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,070 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$196,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$443 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$550 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 39 16
Feb 2 21 18
Mar 2 18 27
Apr 2 6 39
May 3 1 51
Jun 3 0 58
Jul 3 0 64
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 3 3 45
Nov 2 17 33
Dec 3 36 21

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 110, MI
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Schools

Houghton Central High School
3 miles, W • 1.9 star
Houghton Middle School
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Michigan Technological University
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
Finlandia University
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Northern Michigan University
65 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Up Health System Portage
4 miles, NW • 5 star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
27 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Houghton County Memorial Airport
3 miles, NE • 1 star
Ford Airport
92 miles, S • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
113 miles, SW • 1 star
Delta County Airport
118 miles, S • 1 star
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