Sand Lake, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,214 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,615 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$139,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$384 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$513 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iosco County
2
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

Iosco County
1
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 19
Feb 1 11 20
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 3 1 46
Nov 3 6 35
Dec 2 14 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 36, MI State House District 99, MI
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Schools

Iosco RESA Special Education
5 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Tawas Area Middle School
7 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Alpena Community College
53 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Kirtland Community College
55 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Tawas St Joseph Hospital
8 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Scheurer Hospital
39 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Alpena County Regional Airport
52 miles, NE • 1 star
MBS International Airport
59 miles, SW • 1 star
Bishop International Airport
94 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Cherry Capital Airport
99 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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