Marengo 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 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
2,457 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,634 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$218,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$565 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$718 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
6
Battle Creek Metro Area
6
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
5
Battle Creek Metro Area
5
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 14 24
Feb 2 10 25
Mar 2 6 36
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 3 40
Dec 2 12 28

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%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, MI State Senate District 17, MI State House District 45, MI
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Schools

Mar Lee School
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Gordon Elementary School
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
Starr Albion Prep
4 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Albion College
7 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Olivet College
11 miles, N • 1.9 star
Kellogg Community College
16 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Wright Beauty Academy
16 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Oaklawn Hospital
4 miles, W • 5 star
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
16 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Eaton Rapids Medical Center
18 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Sparrow Eaton Hospital
19 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Gerald R Ford International Airport
52 miles, N • 2.3 star
Toledo Express Airport
73 miles, SE • 1 star
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