Watersmeet, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
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
273 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,708 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$68,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$536 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$292 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gogebic 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

Gogebic County
2
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 32 12
Feb 1 21 15
Mar 2 20 25
Apr 3 8 39
May 3 1 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 4 43
Nov 3 19 30
Dec 2 32 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 110, MI
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Schools

Watersmeet Township School
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
Conserve School
10 miles, SW
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Colleges

Gogebic Community College
47 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Nicolet Area Technical College
48 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Finlandia University
64 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Howard Young Medical Center
36 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
48 miles, SW • 1 star
Ford Airport
62 miles, SE • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
69 miles, NE • 1 star
Central Wisconsin Airport
107 miles, SW • 1 star
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