Dowagiac City, MI
Living in Dowagiac City
Bikeability44
Walkability46
Commute80
Public Transit18
Affordability100
Public Safety57
Airports25
Hospitals65
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.7kPopulation-187 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated
53%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial6%
Native American3%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate29%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$1.5k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office18%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$71kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$461Median Monthly Rent+$42 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K52%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas1%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dowagiac City
United States45
Michigan58
South Bend Metro Area51
Cass County18
Property Crime in Dowagiac City
United States48
Michigan43
South Bend Metro Area56
Cass County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 20 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 14 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dowagiac City
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding25
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dowagiac City, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dowagiac City, MI
Calvin Center School
11 miles, SE
Grace Christian School
12 miles, NW
Village Sda Elementary School
12 miles, W
Trinity Lutheran School
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Dowagiac City, MI
Andrews University
13 miles, W
University of Notre Dame
20 miles, S
Saint Mary's College
20 miles, S
Holy Cross College
21 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dowagiac City, MI
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital
0 miles, W
Lakeland Hospital Watervliet
16 miles, NW
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
20 miles, S
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
20 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Dowagiac City, MI
South Bend International Airport
22 miles, SW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
34 miles, NE
Gerald R Ford International Airport
69 miles, NE
Muskegon County Airport
82 miles, N