White Pigeon Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
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
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
3,765 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,315 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$181,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$519 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$656 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Joseph County
4
Sturgis Urban Area
4
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Joseph County
3
Sturgis Urban Area
3
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 13 24
Feb 2 10 26
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 3 40
Dec 3 12 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 5%

Schools

Central Elementary School
2 miles, NW 1.9 star
White Pigeon JrSr High School
2 miles, NW 2.3 star
Northside School
4 miles, SW

Colleges

Glen Oaks Community College
9 miles, NE 1.4 star
Goshen College
20 miles, SW 1.9 star
Southwestern Michigan College
28 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Sturgis Hospital
10 miles, E 3.2 star
Three Rivers Health
11 miles, N 3.2 star
Parkview Lagrange Hospital
13 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

South Bend International Airport
38 miles, W 1.4 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
60 miles, S 1.4 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
76 miles, NE 2.3 star