Escanaba Urban Area, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
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
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
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
36,829 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,829 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$554 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 13 15
Feb 1 9 18
Mar 2 11 27
Apr 2 4 39
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 3 0 65
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 leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

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

James T Jones Elementary School
6 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Gladstone Area Middle School
6 miles, NW • 1.9 star
TriTownship School
8 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Bay de Noc Community College
9 miles, W • 1.4 star
Northern Michigan University
58 miles, N • 1.9 star
Northwestern Michigan College
96 miles, S • 1.4 star
North Central Michigan College
99 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
32 miles, E • 4.1 star
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
55 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Delta County Airport
11 miles, W • 1 star
Ford Airport
58 miles, NW • 1 star
Cherry Capital Airport
98 miles, S • 1.4 star
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