Kalkaska, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
2,370 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,955 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$379 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$551 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kalkaska County
5
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

Kalkaska County
4
Traverse City Metro Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 34 18
Feb 2 23 20
Mar 2 13 28
Apr 3 4 42
May 3 0 53
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 1 46
Nov 3 11 36
Dec 2 31 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 36, MI State House District 104, MI
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Schools

Cherry Street Intermediate School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Kalkaska Alternative Program
<1 miles, N • 1 star
Kalkaska High School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Birch Street Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Northwestern Michigan College
20 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Kirtland Community College
25 miles, SE • 1.4 star
North Central Michigan College
45 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Munson Medical Center
22 miles, NW • 5 star
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
24 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
20 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
83 miles, E • 1 star
MBS International Airport
99 miles, S • 1 star
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