Clam Lake 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 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
2,667 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,138 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$212,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$545 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$758 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wexford County
4
Cadillac 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

Wexford County
3
Cadillac Urban Area
4
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 19
Feb 1 13 21
Mar 2 8 29
Apr 3 3 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 1 46
Nov 3 6 35
Dec 2 17 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Mackinaw Trail Middle School
1 miles, N · 2.8star
Cadillac Innovation High School
3 miles, N · 1.9star
Franklin Elementary School
3 miles, N · 2.8star
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Colleges

Mid Michigan College
35 miles, SE · 1.4star
Ferris State University
36 miles, SW · 2.8star
Northwestern Michigan College
40 miles, N · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
24 miles, SW · 4.1star
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
38 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
38 miles, N · 1.4star
MBS International Airport
80 miles, SE · 1star
Muskegon County Airport
83 miles, SW · 1star
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