Frederic Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
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
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
1,235 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,238 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$170,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$508 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$596 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Crawford County
2
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

Crawford County
2
Michigan
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (53%) 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 30 18
Feb 1 21 20
Mar 2 11 28
Apr 2 3 42
May 2 0 53
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 2 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 2 10 35
Dec 2 27 23

Hazards

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Schools

Shawono Center
5 miles, SW
Great Lakes Online Education
5 miles, S · 3.2star
Grayling High School
5 miles, S · 1.9star
Grayling Middle School
8 miles, S · 2.8star
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Colleges

Kirtland Community College
12 miles, S · 1.4star
Northwestern Michigan College
39 miles, NW · 1.4star
North Central Michigan College
42 miles, N · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
19 miles, W · 4.1star
Munson Medical Center
41 miles, NW · 5star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
38 miles, W · 1.4star
MBS International Airport
92 miles, S · 1star
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