Forest Township, MI
Living in Forest Township
Bikeability11
Walkability23
Commute26
Public Transit18
Affordability96
Public Safety79
Airports2
Hospitals85
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
961Population+151 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian99%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate37%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K37%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office13%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$106kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$511Median Monthly Rent+$36 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas54%
Wood22%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Township
United States45
Michigan58
Cheboygan County17
Property Crime in Forest Township
United States48
Michigan43
Cheboygan County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 2 | 29 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 20 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 12 |
| Apr | 41 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 9 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 29 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Township
Inland Flooding6
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Township, MI
Northern Michigan Christian Academy
21 miles, NW
Otsego Christian School
24 miles, SW
Bishop Baraga Catholic School
25 miles, N
Rogers City Montessori
25 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Township, MI
Lake Superior State University
83 miles, N
Northwood University
115 miles, S
Central Michigan University
120 miles, S
Saginaw Valley State University
124 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Township, MI
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital
25 miles, SW
McLaren Northern Michigan
32 miles, W
Midmichigan Medical Center-Alpena
45 miles, E
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center
46 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Forest Township, MI
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
30 miles, NW
Alpena County Regional Airport
40 miles, E
Chippewa County International Airport
67 miles, N
Cherry Capital Airport
73 miles, SW