Wellston, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
425 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
2.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$605 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$542 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Manistee County
3
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

Manistee County
3
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 20
Feb 1 13 22
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 0 47
Nov 3 6 36
Dec 2 17 25

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MI State Senate District 36, MI State House District 104, MI
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Schools

Brethren Middle School
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
Brethren High School
6 miles, N • 2.3 star
KND Elementary
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

West Shore Community College
24 miles, W • 1.4 star
Northwestern Michigan College
42 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Ferris State University
44 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
16 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital
29 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
41 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Muskegon County Airport
74 miles, SW • 1 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
95 miles, S • 2.3 star
MBS International Airport
105 miles, SE • 1 star
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