Ogemaw 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 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
1,251 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$205,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$508 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$660 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ogemaw County
1
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

Ogemaw County
2
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 18
Feb 1 13 20
Mar 2 8 29
Apr 3 3 42
May 3 0 53
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 3 0 45
Nov 3 6 35
Dec 2 16 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 36, MI State House District 99, MI
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Schools

Surline Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Surline Middle School
4 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Kirtland Community College
29 miles, N • 1.4 star
Mid Michigan College
31 miles, W • 1.4 star
Northwood University
46 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Midmichigan Medical Center-Gladwin
23 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
33 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

MBS International Airport
54 miles, S • 1 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
66 miles, NE • 1 star
Cherry Capital Airport
70 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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