Escanaba, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
12,374 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,169 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$447 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$502 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Delta County
2
Escanaba Urban Area
2
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Delta County
3
Escanaba Urban Area
3
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 13 15
Feb 1 9 18
Mar 2 10 28
Apr 2 5 40
May 3 0 52
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 6 33
Dec 1 12 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado 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 57%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 108, MI
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Schools

Escanaba Student Success Center
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Bay de Noc Community College
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Northern Michigan University
58 miles, N • 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
93 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
41 miles, E • 4.1 star
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
46 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Delta County Airport
2 miles, SW • 1 star
Ford Airport
50 miles, NW • 1 star
Cherry Capital Airport
101 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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