Luce County, 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 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
6,325 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,338 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$440 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$565 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 34 16
Feb 1 23 18
Mar 2 15 26
Apr 2 7 39
May 3 0 50
Jun 3 0 59
Jul 3 0 64
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 1 45
Nov 3 13 34
Dec 2 33 22

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 108, MI
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Schools

Newberry Elementary School
11 miles, S • 1.9 star
Newberry Area School
11 miles, S • 1.9 star
Whitefish Township School
24 miles, E • 2.8 star
Three Lakes Academy
24 miles, SW • 2.8 star

Colleges

Bay Mills Community College
44 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Lake Superior State University
55 miles, SE • 1.9 star
North Central Michigan College
84 miles, S • 1.4 star
Northern Michigan University
90 miles, NW • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
11 miles, S • 4.1 star
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
53 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital
56 miles, SE • 3.2 star

Airports

Delta County Airport
93 miles, W • 1 star
Cherry Capital Airport
122 miles, SW • 1.4 star