Fife Lake Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
1,269 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$215,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$508 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$738 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grand Traverse County
3
Traverse City Metro Area
3
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grand Traverse County
2
Traverse City Metro Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 27 19
Feb 1 18 21
Mar 2 11 30
Apr 2 4 43
May 2 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 2 9 35
Dec 2 23 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 37, MI State House District 104, MI
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Schools

Fife Lake Elementary School
2 miles, E • 2.3 star
Forest Area High School
5 miles, E • 2.3 star
Forest Area Middle School
6 miles, E • 1.4 star
Kingsley Area High School
7 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Northwestern Michigan College
17 miles, N • 1.4 star
Kirtland Community College
34 miles, E • 1.4 star
Mid Michigan College
51 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
16 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Munson Medical Center
19 miles, N • 5 star
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
35 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
16 miles, N • 1.4 star
MBS International Airport
96 miles, S • 1 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
97 miles, E • 1 star
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