Gerrish Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
2,819 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$92,910 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$211,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$490 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$529 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Roscommon County
3
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

Roscommon County
3
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 18
Feb 1 13 20
Mar 2 8 29
Apr 3 3 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 3 1 46
Nov 3 6 35
Dec 2 16 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% 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 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 36, MI State House District 105, MI
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Schools

COOR Special Educational Center
2 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Kirtland Community College
9 miles, N • 1.4 star
Mid Michigan College
35 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Northwestern Michigan College
50 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
14 miles, N • 4.1 star
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
31 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Midmichigan Medical Center-Gladwin
35 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
49 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
69 miles, E • 1 star
MBS International Airport
71 miles, S • 1 star
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