Soo Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
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 1/10
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
2,985 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,640 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$204,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$420 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$423 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chippewa County
2
Sault Ste. Marie 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

Chippewa County
2
Sault Ste. Marie Urban Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 31 15
Feb 1 20 17
Mar 2 13 25
Apr 2 5 39
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 3 0 65
Aug 3 0 63
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 1 44
Nov 3 11 33
Dec 3 30 22

Hazards

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 37, MI State House District 107, MI
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Schools

Pickford Public Schools
12 miles, W • 2.3 star
Maplewood Baptist Academy
12 miles, W • 5 star
Soo Township School
13 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Lake Superior State University
18 miles, N • 1.9 star
Bay Mills Community College
24 miles, NW • 1.4 star
North Central Michigan College
73 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Alpena Community College
90 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
64 miles, NW • 4.1 star
McLaren Northern Michigan
73 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

Alpena County Regional Airport
88 miles, S • 1 star
Cherry Capital Airport
126 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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