Posen Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
732 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,167 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$386 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$388 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Presque Isle County
1
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

Presque Isle County
1
Michigan
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) 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 27 19
Feb 1 18 20
Mar 2 11 28
Apr 2 4 41
May 3 0 52
Jun 3 0 62
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 3 1 47
Nov 2 9 36
Dec 2 26 25

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Schools

Posen Consolidated High School
1 miles, N · 2.8star
Posen Elementary School
1 miles, N · 3.2star
Rogers City High School
13 miles, N · 1.4star

Colleges

Alpena Community College
17 miles, SE · 1.4star
North Central Michigan College
62 miles, NW · 1.4star
Kirtland Community College
67 miles, W · 1.4star
Lake Superior State University
92 miles, N · 1.9star

Hospitals

McLaren Northern Michigan
63 miles, NW · 5star

Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
99 miles, W · 1.4star