Mackinaw City, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
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
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
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
647 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,536 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$210,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$587 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$610 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Emmet County
2
Petoskey Urban Area
2
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Emmet County
2
Petoskey Urban Area
2
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) 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 25 19
Feb 1 18 19
Mar 2 11 27
Apr 2 4 40
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 3 7 36
Dec 2 23 25

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

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Schools

Mackinaw City K12 School
<1 miles, SE · 3.2star
LaSalle High School
6 miles, NE · 2.8star
Gros Cap School
7 miles, N · 2.3star
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Colleges

North Central Michigan College
31 miles, SW · 1.4star
Bay Mills Community College
47 miles, NE · 1.4star
Lake Superior State University
52 miles, NE · 1.9star
Alpena Community College
80 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

McLaren Northern Michigan
30 miles, SW · 5star
Charlevoix Area Hospital
41 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

Alpena County Regional Airport
76 miles, SE · 1star
Cherry Capital Airport
82 miles, SW · 1.4star
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