Moran Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
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
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
970 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,622 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$210,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$462 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$740 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mackinac County
2
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

Mackinac County
5
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 23 17
Feb 1 16 19
Mar 2 10 26
Apr 2 4 40
May 2 0 51
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 0 46
Nov 2 7 35
Dec 2 21 24

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 4%

Schools

Gros Cap School
13 miles, S 2.3 star
LaSalle High School
16 miles, S 2.8 star
St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School
16 miles, S 2.8 star
Mackinaw City K12 School
20 miles, S 3.2 star

Colleges

Bay Mills Community College
33 miles, NE 1.4 star
Lake Superior State University
42 miles, NE 1.9 star
North Central Michigan College
47 miles, SW 1.4 star
Northwestern Michigan College
94 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
35 miles, NW 4.1 star
Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital
42 miles, NE 3.2 star
McLaren Northern Michigan
46 miles, SW 5 star

Airports

Alpena County Regional Airport
94 miles, SE 1 star
Cherry Capital Airport
95 miles, SW 1.4 star