McBain, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
825 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,786 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$454 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$333 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missaukee County
4
Cadillac Urban 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

Missaukee County
7
Cadillac Urban Area
4
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) 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 18 19
Feb 2 14 21
Mar 2 8 29
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 0 46
Nov 3 6 35
Dec 2 17 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

McBain JrSr High School
<1 miles, SE · 2.8star
McBain Elementary School
<1 miles, SE · 4.1star
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Colleges

Mid Michigan College
27 miles, SE · 1.4star
Ferris State University
38 miles, SW · 2.8star
Kirtland Community College
38 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
27 miles, SW · 4.1star
Midmichigan Medical Center-Clare
34 miles, S · 4.1star
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
37 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
42 miles, N · 1.4star
MBS International Airport
73 miles, SE · 1star
Muskegon County Airport
87 miles, SW · 1star
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