Three Rivers, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
7,936 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,852 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$452 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$667 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Joseph County
4
Sturgis 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

St. Joseph County
3
Sturgis Urban Area
3
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 24
Feb 2 12 27
Mar 2 6 36
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 3 4 40
Dec 3 16 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Ruth Hoppin School
<1 miles, N · 1.9star
Three Rivers High School
<1 miles, E · 2.3star
Andrews Elementary School
<1 miles, W · 4.1star

Colleges

Glen Oaks Community College
8 miles, SE · 1.4star
Western Michigan University
23 miles, NE · 2.8star

Hospitals

Three Rivers Health
1 miles, W · 3.2star
Sturgis Hospital
16 miles, SE · 3.2star
Parkview Lagrange Hospital
23 miles, S · 4.1star

Airports

South Bend International Airport
39 miles, W · 1.4star
Fort Wayne International Airport
70 miles, S · 1.4star