Ottawa County, MI
Living in Ottawa County
Bikeability31
Walkability34
Commute80
Public Transit22
Affordability67
Public Safety73
Airports27
Hospitals84
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
287kPopulation+25k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$192kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$790Median Monthly Rent+$167 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ottawa County
United States45
Michigan58
Property Crime in Ottawa County
United States48
Michigan43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ottawa County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ottawa County, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ottawa County, MI
St Johns Lutheran School
23 miles, E
Grand Haven Christian School
24 miles, E
St Mary's School
25 miles, E
Muskegon Catholic Central
27 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Ottawa County, MI
Hope College
30 miles, E
Grand Valley State University
39 miles, E
Grace Christian University
49 miles, E
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
50 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ottawa County, MI
North Ottawa Community Health System
23 miles, E
Mercy Health Hackley Campus
28 miles, NE
Holland Community Hospital
30 miles, SE
Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital
35 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Ottawa County, MI
Muskegon County Airport
26 miles, NE
Gerald R Ford International Airport
57 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
63 miles, W
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
74 miles, SE