Soo Township, MI
Living in Soo Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute100
Public Transit1
Affordability78
Public Safety94
Airports2
Hospitals65
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.1kPopulation+61 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black5%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial6%
Native American23%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate32%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector51%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office26%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Taxicab1%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$169kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$397Median Monthly Rent-$3 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas22%
Utility gas46%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Soo Township
United States45
Michigan58
Chippewa County16
Property Crime in Soo Township
United States48
Michigan43
Chippewa County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 2 | 29 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| Mar | 26 | 2 | 13 |
| Apr | 40 | 3 | 5 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 3 | 11 |
| Dec | 22 | 2 | 28 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Soo Township
Inland Flooding5
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Soo Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Soo Township, MI
Maplewood Baptist Academy
12 miles, W
St Mary's School
17 miles, NW
Rudyard Christian School
20 miles, W
Cornerstone Christian School
47 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Soo Township, MI
Lake Superior State University
17 miles, NW
Northern Michigan University
155 miles, W
Northwood University
183 miles, S
Central Michigan University
188 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Soo Township, MI
Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital
17 miles, NW
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center
37 miles, SW
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
64 miles, W
McLaren Northern Michigan
73 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Soo Township, MI
Chippewa County International Airport
14 miles, W
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
57 miles, SW
Alpena County Regional Airport
88 miles, S
Cherry Capital Airport
126 miles, SW