Waldron, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
605 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$82,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$430 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$507 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hillsdale County
2
Hillsdale 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

Hillsdale County
2
Hillsdale Urban Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 23
Feb 2 8 26
Mar 2 5 35
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 2 40
Dec 3 9 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, MI State Senate District 16, MI State House District 35, MI
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Schools

Waldron Middle School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Waldron Area Schools
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Waldron Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Fayette Elementary School
6 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Northwest State Community College
20 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Hillsdale Hospital
17 miles, N • 3.2 star
Fulton County Health Center
20 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Toledo Express Airport
33 miles, SE • 1 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
65 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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