Houghton County, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
37,428 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,573 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$140,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$498 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$651 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton Urban Area
1
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

Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 37 15
Feb 1 20 17
Mar 2 17 26
Apr 2 6 38
May 3 0 50
Jun 3 0 59
Jul 3 0 65
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 3 2 44
Nov 2 16 32
Dec 2 34 20

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 110, MI
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Schools

Jeffers High School
3 miles, N • 1.9 star
South Range Elementary School
5 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Chassell K12 School
6 miles, E • 2.8 star
Houghton Middle School
9 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Finlandia University
9 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Michigan Technological University
10 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Northern Michigan University
66 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Up Health System Portage
10 miles, NE • 5 star
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics
19 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Houghton County Memorial Airport
14 miles, NE • 1 star
Ford Airport
86 miles, S • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
102 miles, SW • 1 star
Delta County Airport
115 miles, S • 1 star
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