East Tawas, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
2,686 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,619 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$114,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$395 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$468 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iosco County
2
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

Iosco County
1
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 19
Feb 1 11 19
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 3 1 46
Nov 3 6 35
Dec 2 13 24

Hazards

Inland Flood 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 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 36, MI State House District 99, MI
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Schools

Tawas Area Middle School
3 miles, W • 2.8 star
Tawas Area High School
3 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Alpena Community College
55 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Delta College
56 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Tawas St Joseph Hospital
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
Scheurer Hospital
33 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Alpena County Regional Airport
54 miles, N • 1 star
MBS International Airport
60 miles, SW • 1 star
Bishop International Airport
92 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Cherry Capital Airport
108 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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