Elm River Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
196 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$229,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$700 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$669 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
28.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (40%) (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 44 14
Feb 2 23 17
Mar 2 21 26
Apr 2 8 39
May 2 1 51
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 4 45
Nov 2 20 32
Dec 2 40 19

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Elm River Township School
4 miles, W · 3.2star
Jeffers High School
13 miles, NE · 1.9star
South Range Elementary School
15 miles, NE · 2.8star
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Colleges

Finlandia University
20 miles, NE · 1.4star
Michigan Technological University
21 miles, NE · 4.1star
Gogebic Community College
69 miles, W · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Up Health System Portage
21 miles, NE · 5star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Airports

Ford Airport
82 miles, S · 1star
Delta County Airport
116 miles, SE · 1star
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