Plainfield Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
3,361 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,707 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$163,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$460 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$518 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iosco 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

Iosco County
1
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 (44%) (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 15 18
Feb 1 11 20
Mar 2 8 29
Apr 3 3 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 3 1 46
Nov 2 6 35
Dec 2 14 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Pinecrest School
3 miles, SW · 3.2star
Hale High School
3 miles, SW · 2.3star
Hale ElementaryMiddle School
3 miles, SW · 2.3star
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Colleges

Kirtland Community College
48 miles, NW · 1.4star
Alpena Community College
48 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Tawas St Joseph Hospital
16 miles, SE · 4.1star
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Airports

Alpena County Regional Airport
46 miles, NE · 1star
MBS International Airport
63 miles, SW · 1star
Cherry Capital Airport
92 miles, NW · 1.4star
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