Laurium, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
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
1,486 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,206 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$464 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$427 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.6% 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 County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 34 16
Feb 2 17 18
Mar 2 13 26
Apr 2 5 39
May 2 0 50
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 2 0 64
Aug 2 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 2 2 44
Nov 2 14 32
Dec 2 29 21

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Washington Middle School
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
CLK Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
Calumet High School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Lake LindenHubbell Schools
3 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Michigan Technological University
10 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Finlandia University
10 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Northern Michigan University
67 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Up Health System Portage
10 miles, W • 5 star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
35 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Houghton County Memorial Airport
5 miles, SW • 1 star
Ford Airport
99 miles, S • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
121 miles, SW • 1 star
Delta County Airport
122 miles, S • 1 star
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