Reed City, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
2,505 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,646 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$105,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$431 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$557 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Osceola County
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

Osceola County
5
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 21
Feb 2 12 23
Mar 2 7 32
Apr 2 2 43
May 2 0 55
Jun 2 0 65
Jul 2 0 69
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 2 4 37
Dec 2 17 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MI State Senate District 34, MI State House District 100, MI
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Schools

GT Norman Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Reed City High School
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Reed City Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Ferris State University
13 miles, S • 2.8 star
Mid Michigan College
38 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital
12 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
60 miles, N • 1.4 star
Muskegon County Airport
61 miles, SW • 1 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
68 miles, SW • 2.3 star
MBS International Airport
75 miles, SE • 1 star
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