Ottawa County, 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 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
298,614 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,144 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$291,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$586 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,033 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro Area
4
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

Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro Area
3
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 24
Feb 2 13 26
Mar 2 7 34
Apr 2 1 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 4 39
Dec 2 17 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MI State Senate District 31, MI State House District 88, MI
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Schools

Lakeshore Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Ferry School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Muskegon Community College
14 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Health Hackley Campus
12 miles, N • 5 star
Holland Community Hospital
20 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Muskegon County Airport
8 miles, N • 1 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
37 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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