Roscommon County, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
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
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
23,639 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,106 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$148,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$432 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$609 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 18
Feb 1 12 20
Mar 2 8 29
Apr 3 3 42
May 3 0 53
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 3 0 46
Nov 3 6 35
Dec 2 15 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) 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 105, MI
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Schools

Houghton Lake High School
6 miles, W • 1.9 star
Houghton Lake Middle School
6 miles, W • 1.9 star
Collins Elementary School
6 miles, W • 1.4 star

Colleges

Kirtland Community College
19 miles, N • 1.4 star
Mid Michigan College
27 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Protege Academy
51 miles, SW

Hospitals

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
23 miles, N • 4.1 star
Midmichigan Medical Center-Gladwin
26 miles, S • 4.1 star
Midmichigan Medical Center-Clare
37 miles, SW • 4.1 star

Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
55 miles, NW • 1.4 star
MBS International Airport
62 miles, S • 1 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
73 miles, NE • 1 star