Torch Lake Township, MI
Living in Torch Lake Township
Bikeability21
Walkability36
Commute95
Public Transit12
Affordability81
Public Safety97
Airports1
Hospitals82
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation-420 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate28%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector59%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office11%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$465Median Monthly Rent+$121 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas36%
Utility gas38%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Torch Lake Township
United States45
Michigan58
Houghton County7
Property Crime in Torch Lake Township
United States48
Michigan43
Houghton County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 3 | 39 |
| Feb | 18 | 2 | 21 |
| Mar | 27 | 2 | 18 |
| Apr | 39 | 2 | 7 |
| May | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 17 |
| Dec | 21 | 3 | 36 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Torch Lake Township
Inland Flooding17
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Torch Lake Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Torch Lake Township, MI
Pelkie Mennonite School
24 miles, SW
Sacred Heart School
24 miles, S
Fr Marquette Middle School
59 miles, SE
Father Marquette Elementary School
59 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Torch Lake Township, MI
Michigan Technological University
9 miles, W
Finlandia University
11 miles, W
Northern Michigan University
58 miles, SE
Northland College
124 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Torch Lake Township, MI
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics
10 miles, NW
Up Health System Portage
11 miles, W
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
26 miles, S
Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital Inc
48 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Torch Lake Township, MI
Houghton County Memorial Airport
8 miles, NW
Ford Airport
89 miles, S
Delta County Airport
113 miles, SE
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
115 miles, SW