Skidway 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 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
2,800 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,320 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$53,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$363 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$398 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ogemaw 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

Ogemaw County
2
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 19
Feb 1 12 21
Mar 2 8 29
Apr 3 3 42
May 3 0 53
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 3 6 34
Dec 2 13 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

WhittemorePrescott Area Elementary
9 miles, E • 1.4 star
Ogemaw Heights High School
9 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Mid Michigan College
39 miles, W • 1.4 star
Northwood University
41 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Midmichigan Medical Center-Gladwin
27 miles, W • 4.1 star
Tawas St Joseph Hospital
27 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

MBS International Airport
46 miles, SW • 1 star
Alpena County Regional Airport
66 miles, NE • 1 star
Cherry Capital Airport
85 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Bishop International Airport
86 miles, S • 1.4 star
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