St. Ignace, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
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
2,409 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,735 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$488 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$554 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mackinac County
2
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

Mackinac County
5
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 22 18
Feb 1 16 19
Mar 2 10 27
Apr 2 4 40
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 0 47
Nov 3 7 36
Dec 2 20 25

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

LaSalle High School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Gros Cap School
5 miles, W • 2.3 star
Mackinac Island School
6 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

North Central Michigan College
38 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Bay Mills Community College
40 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Lake Superior State University
45 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Alpena Community College
84 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

McLaren Northern Michigan
37 miles, SW • 5 star
Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital
46 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Charlevoix Area Hospital
48 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Alpena County Regional Airport
80 miles, SE • 1 star
Cherry Capital Airport
89 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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