Oscoda, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
757 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,188 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$71,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$380 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$578 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iosco 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

Iosco County
1
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 18
Feb 1 11 20
Mar 2 8 29
Apr 3 2 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 3 0 46
Nov 2 4 35
Dec 2 14 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Oscoda Area High School
2 miles, W • 1.9 star
Richardson Elementary School
2 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Alpena Community College
46 miles, N • 1.4 star
Delta College
68 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Tawas St Joseph Hospital
14 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Scheurer Hospital
41 miles, S • 5 star
Midmichigan Medical Center-Alpena
46 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Alpena County Regional Airport
47 miles, N • 1 star
MBS International Airport
72 miles, SW • 1 star
Bishop International Airport
103 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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