Okemos, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
25,503 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
74.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,603 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$336,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$976 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,108 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ingham County
6
Lansing-East Lansing Metro Area
5
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ingham County
4
Lansing-East Lansing Metro Area
4
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 12 23
Feb 2 10 25
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 2 1 47
May 2 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 2 39
Dec 2 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 22%
Hillary Clinton 71%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MI State Senate District 28, MI State House District 73, MI
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Schools

Okemos Public MontessoriCentral
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
Kinawa School
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Chippewa Middle School
1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Protege Academy
2 miles, NW
Michigan State University
4 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Douglas J Aveda Institute
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Edward W Sparrow Hospital
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
McLaren Greater Lansing
7 miles, W • 4.1 star
Eaton Rapids Medical Center
19 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bishop International Airport
38 miles, E • 1.4 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
57 miles, NW • 2.3 star
MBS International Airport
59 miles, NE • 1 star
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