South Range, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
587 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$372 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 39 15
Feb 2 21 17
Mar 2 18 25
Apr 2 7 39
May 3 1 51
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 3 45
Nov 3 17 32
Dec 3 36 20

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 7%

Schools

South Range Elementary School
<1 miles, W 2.8 star
Jeffers High School
2 miles, SW 1.9 star
Houghton Middle School
4 miles, E 3.2 star
Houghton Central High School
4 miles, E 1.9 star

Colleges

Finlandia University
5 miles, NE 1.4 star
Michigan Technological University
6 miles, E 4.1 star
Northern Michigan University
68 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Up Health System Portage
6 miles, NE 5 star
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics
15 miles, NE 4.1 star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
25 miles, S 2.3 star

Airports

Houghton County Memorial Airport
10 miles, E 1 star
Ford Airport
90 miles, S 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
107 miles, SW 1 star
Delta County Airport
119 miles, S 1 star