Rock River Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
1,023 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$186,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$412 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$675 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alger County
1
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

Alger County
1
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 37 16
Feb 1 26 18
Mar 2 22 27
Apr 2 9 39
May 2 1 51
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 3 45
Nov 2 16 32
Dec 2 36 21

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 109, MI
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Schools

Superior Central School
1 miles, E • 2.3 star
AuTrainOnota Public School
9 miles, N • 2.3 star
Munising High and Middle School
17 miles, E • 1.4 star
William G Mather Elementary School
17 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Northern Michigan University
24 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Bay de Noc Community College
40 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Michigan Technological University
91 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Marquette General Hospital
24 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Bell Hospital
34 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Delta County Airport
43 miles, SW • 1 star
Ford Airport
65 miles, W • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
91 miles, NW • 1 star
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