Painesdale, 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 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
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
353 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,436 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$84,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$460 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$510 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 39 14
Feb 2 21 17
Mar 2 18 26
Apr 2 7 39
May 3 1 51
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 3 45
Nov 3 17 32
Dec 3 36 19

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 6%

Schools

Jeffers High School
<1 miles, S 1.9 star
South Range Elementary School
2 miles, NE 2.8 star
Houghton Middle School
7 miles, E 3.2 star
Houghton Central High School
7 miles, E 1.9 star

Colleges

Finlandia University
7 miles, NE 1.4 star
Michigan Technological University
8 miles, E 4.1 star
Northern Michigan University
68 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Up Health System Portage
8 miles, NE 5 star
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics
17 miles, NE 4.1 star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
24 miles, S 2.3 star

Airports

Houghton County Memorial Airport
12 miles, NE 1 star
Ford Airport
89 miles, S 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
105 miles, SW 1 star
Delta County Airport
118 miles, S 1 star