Shepherd, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
1,438 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,591 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$147,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$473 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$686 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Isabella County
2
Mount Pleasant Urban Area
2
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Isabella County
2
Mount Pleasant Urban Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 13 22
Feb 2 9 24
Mar 2 6 33
Apr 3 2 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 3 38
Dec 2 12 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MI State Senate District 34, MI State House District 92, MI
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Schools

Shepherd Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Shepherd High School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Shepherd Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Central Michigan University
6 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

McLaren Central Michigan
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
Midmichigan Medical Center-Gratiot
9 miles, S • 3.2 star
Midmichigan Medical Center-Clare
21 miles, N • 4.1 star
Midmichigan Medical Center-Midland
23 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

MBS International Airport
31 miles, E • 1 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
61 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Bishop International Airport
61 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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