Wells Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
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
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
238 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,222 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
42 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$200,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$513 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marquette County
2
Marquette Urban Area
2
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marquette County
2
Marquette Urban Area
2
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) 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 15
Feb 1 19 17
Mar 2 17 26
Apr 2 8 39
May 3 1 51
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 4 2 45
Nov 3 12 33
Dec 2 26 21

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Wells Township School
1 miles, S · 3.2star
Gwinn MiddleHigh School
15 miles, NE · 1.9star
George D Gilbert Elementary School
15 miles, NE · 1.9star
Mid Peninsula School
18 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Colleges

Bay de Noc Community College
28 miles, S · 1.4star
Northern Michigan University
34 miles, NE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Bell Hospital
32 miles, N · 4.1star
Marquette General Hospital
33 miles, NE · 2.3star
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Airports

Delta County Airport
30 miles, S · 1star
Ford Airport
35 miles, W · 1star
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