Montcalm Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
3,430 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,688 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$181,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$468 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,082 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montcalm County
2
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro Area
4
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Montcalm County
2
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro Area
3
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 16 23
Feb 2 12 25
Mar 2 7 33
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 4 38
Dec 2 15 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MI State Senate District 33, MI State House District 91, MI
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Schools

Seiter Education Service Center
4 miles, S • 3.2 star
ISDLocal Center Programs
4 miles, S • 2.8 star
Walnut Hills Elementary School
4 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Montcalm Community College
8 miles, E • 1.4 star
Kuyper College
23 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Spectrum Health United Hospital
5 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Sparrow Carson Hospital
22 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Gerald R Ford International Airport
28 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Muskegon County Airport
49 miles, W • 1 star
MBS International Airport
63 miles, E • 1 star
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