Luther, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
375 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$744 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$544 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
3
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

Lake County
4
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 21
Feb 2 14 23
Mar 2 8 32
Apr 3 2 43
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 3 1 48
Nov 3 6 37
Dec 2 17 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MI State Senate District 33, MI State House District 101, MI
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Schools

Pine River Area MiddleHigh School
10 miles, E • 1.9 star
Pine River Area Elementary School
11 miles, E • 3.2 star
Baldwin Elementary School
14 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Ferris State University
26 miles, S • 2.8 star
West Shore Community College
32 miles, W • 1.4 star
Mid Michigan College
46 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
14 miles, S • 4.1 star
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital
26 miles, S • 4.1 star
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
33 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
49 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Muskegon County Airport
66 miles, SW • 1 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
80 miles, S • 2.3 star
MBS International Airport
87 miles, SE • 1 star
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