West Traverse Township, MI
Living in West Traverse Township
Bikeability10
Walkability21
Commute70
Public Transit6
Affordability40
Public Safety91
Airports2
Hospitals94
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation-56 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
56%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years47%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate11%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree29%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$8.1k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office19%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$315kMedian Home Value-$44k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$942Median Monthly Rent+$225 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
LP gas7%
Utility gas85%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Traverse Township
United States45
Michigan58
Emmet County16
Property Crime in West Traverse Township
United States48
Michigan43
Emmet County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 2 | 28 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Mar | 28 | 2 | 11 |
| Apr | 41 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 8 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 26 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Traverse Township
Inland Flooding4
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Traverse Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Traverse Township, MI
St Francis Xavier School
7 miles, SE
Harbor Light Christian School
7 miles, E
St Mary School
14 miles, SW
Northern Michigan Christian Academy
17 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Traverse Township, MI
Lake Superior State University
79 miles, NE
Ferris State University
124 miles, S
Central Michigan University
129 miles, S
Northwood University
131 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Traverse Township, MI
McLaren Northern Michigan
6 miles, SE
Charlevoix Area Hospital
15 miles, SW
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital
34 miles, SE
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center
34 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near West Traverse Township, MI
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
14 miles, NE
Cherry Capital Airport
56 miles, SW
Chippewa County International Airport
62 miles, NE
Alpena County Regional Airport
76 miles, E