Wells Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
4,865 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,060 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$167,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$759 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
89.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Delta County
2
Escanaba 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

Delta County
3
Escanaba Urban Area
3
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 13 15
Feb 1 9 18
Mar 2 11 27
Apr 2 5 40
May 3 0 52
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 6 33
Dec 1 12 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 108, MI
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Schools

Soo Hill Elementary School
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
Bay Pines Center
4 miles, SE
Webster Elementary School
5 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Escanaba Student Success Center
5 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Bay de Noc Community College
4 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Northern Michigan University
55 miles, N • 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
94 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
42 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
45 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Delta County Airport
6 miles, S • 1 star
Ford Airport
45 miles, NW • 1 star
Cherry Capital Airport
106 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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