Kent County, MI
Living in Kent County
Bikeability35
Walkability35
Commute76
Public Transit34
Affordability72
Public Safety55
Airports17
Hospitals82
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
648kPopulation+49k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black9%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate24%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$174kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$783Median Monthly Rent+$177 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kent County
United States45
Michigan58
Property Crime in Kent County
United States48
Michigan43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 19 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kent County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kent County, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kent County, MI
Rockford Christian School
4 miles, NE
North Pointe Christian Schools
4 miles, SW
Assumption Bvm School
5 miles, NW
Eastside Christian School
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Kent County, MI
Kuyper College
2 miles, W
Cornerstone University
4 miles, SW
Aquinas College
6 miles, SW
Calvin University
7 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kent County, MI
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
6 miles, S
Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus
7 miles, SW
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
8 miles, SW
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
14 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Kent County, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
11 miles, S
Muskegon County Airport
36 miles, W
Capital Region International Airport
52 miles, E
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
55 miles, S