Eureka Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
4,255 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,147 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$227,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$436 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$717 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montcalm County
2
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro 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

Montcalm County
2
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro Area
3
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) 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 23
Feb 2 12 25
Mar 2 7 34
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 4 39
Dec 2 15 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Flat River Academy Elementary
<1 miles, W · 2.3star
Cedar Crest Elementary School
1 miles, NE · 2.8star

Colleges

Montcalm Community College
10 miles, E · 1.4star
Kuyper College
20 miles, W · 1.4star

Hospitals

Spectrum Health United Hospital
1 miles, N · 4.1star
Sparrow Ionia Hospital
18 miles, S · 4.1star

Airports

Muskegon County Airport
50 miles, NW · 1star
MBS International Airport
64 miles, E · 1star