Kalkaska County, 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 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
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
18,116 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,365 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$174,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$610 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Traverse City Metro Area
3
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

Traverse City Metro Area
2
Michigan
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% 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 32 19
Feb 1 22 20
Mar 2 12 29
Apr 3 4 42
May 3 0 53
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 3 10 35
Dec 2 30 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Crawford School
3 miles, NE · 2.8star
Kalkaska Alternative Program
6 miles, NW · 1star
Kalkaska High School
6 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Colleges

Kirtland Community College
20 miles, SE · 1.4star
Northwestern Michigan College
25 miles, NW · 1.4star
North Central Michigan College
48 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
6 miles, NW · 4.1star
Munson Medical Center
28 miles, NW · 5star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
25 miles, NW · 1.4star
MBS International Airport
94 miles, S · 1star
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