Kinross charter 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 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
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
6,908 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,757 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$378 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$563 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chippewa County
2
Sault Ste. Marie Urban Area
2
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chippewa County
2
Sault Ste. Marie Urban Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 29 15
Feb 1 19 18
Mar 2 13 26
Apr 2 5 40
May 2 0 51
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 2 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 1 44
Nov 2 11 34
Dec 2 28 21

Hazards

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% 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 57%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 5%

Schools

Rudyard Area Schools
6 miles, S 2.8 star
EUPISD Learning Center
6 miles, S 4.1 star
Brimley Area School
8 miles, NE 2.3 star

Colleges

Bay Mills Community College
11 miles, NE 1.4 star
Lake Superior State University
20 miles, E 1.9 star
North Central Michigan College
66 miles, SW 1.4 star
Alpena Community College
103 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
40 miles, NW 4.1 star
McLaren Northern Michigan
66 miles, SW 5 star

Airports

Alpena County Regional Airport
100 miles, S 1 star
Cherry Capital Airport
117 miles, SW 1.4 star