Watersmeet Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
1,071 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,071 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$245,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$657 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$292 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gogebic 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

Gogebic County
2
Michigan
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) 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 30 12
Feb 1 20 15
Mar 2 19 25
Apr 3 7 39
May 3 1 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 56
Oct 4 3 43
Nov 3 18 30
Dec 2 30 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Watersmeet Township School
2 miles, E · 1.9star
Conserve School
7 miles, SW
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Colleges

Nicolet Area Technical College
46 miles, SW · 1.4star
Gogebic Community College
48 miles, NW · 1.4star
Finlandia University
67 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Howard Young Medical Center
34 miles, SW · 4.1star
Ministry Saint Marys Hospital
43 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

Ford Airport
60 miles, SE · 1star
Central Wisconsin Airport
104 miles, SW · 1star
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