Comins Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 1/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
1,786 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,944 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$132,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$484 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$585 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oscoda County
10
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

Oscoda County
10
Michigan
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) 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 27 18
Feb 1 19 20
Mar 2 11 28
Apr 3 4 41
May 3 0 52
Jun 3 0 62
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 9 35
Dec 2 25 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Fairview School
2 miles, W · 3.2star
MioAuSable Elementary School
9 miles, W · 2.3star
MioAuSable High School
9 miles, W · 1.9star
Lewiston Elementary School
18 miles, NW · 2.8star
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Colleges

Kirtland Community College
35 miles, W · 1.4star
Alpena Community College
37 miles, E · 1.4star
North Central Michigan College
63 miles, NW · 1.4star
Mid Michigan College
65 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Alpena County Regional Airport
32 miles, NE · 1star
Cherry Capital Airport
77 miles, NW · 1.4star
MBS International Airport
83 miles, SW · 1star
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