Houghton County, MI
Living in Houghton County
Bikeability52
Walkability87
Commute97
Public Transit42
Affordability96
Public Safety94
Airports1
Hospitals83
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
36kPopulation-122 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age
33%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked11%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$109kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$534Median Monthly Rent+$76 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas14%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas62%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Houghton County
United States45
Michigan58
Property Crime in Houghton County
United States48
Michigan43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 3 | 44 |
| Feb | 17 | 2 | 24 |
| Mar | 26 | 2 | 21 |
| Apr | 39 | 2 | 8 |
| May | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 4 | 4 |
| Nov | 32 | 3 | 20 |
| Dec | 20 | 3 | 40 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houghton County
Inland Flooding18
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houghton County, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houghton County, MI
Pelkie Mennonite School
14 miles, S
Sacred Heart School
19 miles, SE
Conserve School
65 miles, SW
Fr Marquette Middle School
67 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Houghton County, MI
Finlandia University
9 miles, N
Michigan Technological University
10 miles, NE
Northern Michigan University
66 miles, SE
Northland College
109 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houghton County, MI
Up Health System Portage
10 miles, N
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics
19 miles, NE
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SE
Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Inc
32 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Houghton County, MI
Houghton County Memorial Airport
14 miles, NE
Ford Airport
85 miles, S
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
102 miles, SW
Delta County Airport
115 miles, SE