Schoolcraft County, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
8,093 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,708 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$123,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$466 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$498 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.9% 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 1 21 17
Feb 1 14 18
Mar 2 12 27
Apr 2 5 39
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 3 0 65
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 3 8 34
Dec 2 19 23

Hazards

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 (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 108, MI
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Schools

Emerald Elementary School
5 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Manistique Alternative Ed Center
5 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Manistique Middle and High School
5 miles, SW • 2.8 star

Colleges

Bay de Noc Community College
46 miles, W • 1.4 star
Northern Michigan University
69 miles, NW • 1.9 star
North Central Michigan College
75 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Bay Mills Community College
82 miles, E • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
6 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
40 miles, E • 4.1 star

Airports

Delta County Airport
48 miles, W • 1 star
Ford Airport
93 miles, W • 1 star