Emmett charter 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 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
11,728 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,173 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$195,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$553 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$922 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
6
Battle Creek Metro Area
6
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Calhoun County
5
Battle Creek Metro Area
5
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 16 24
Feb 2 11 26
Mar 2 6 36
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 3 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 3 40
Dec 2 14 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Beadle Lake Elementary School
1 miles, W · 1.9star
Wattles Park Elementary School
2 miles, N · 3.2star
Harper Creek Middle School
3 miles, W · 1.9star
Harper Creek High School
3 miles, W · 2.3star
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Colleges

Wright Beauty Academy
5 miles, NW · 1star
Kellogg Community College
5 miles, N · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
5 miles, NW · 4.1star
Oaklawn Hospital
8 miles, SE · 5star
Borgess Medical Center
23 miles, NW · 4.1star
Bronson Methodist Hospital
24 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Airports

South Bend International Airport
74 miles, W · 1.4star
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