Spencer Township, MI
Living in Spencer Township
Bikeability3
Walkability12
Commute26
Public Transit3
Affordability79
Public Safety80
Airports16
Hospitals79
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.2kPopulation+314 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate37%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$9.9k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office18%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$126kMedian Home Value-$10k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$654Median Monthly Rent+$21 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas30%
Utility gas54%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Spencer Township
United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46
Property Crime in Spencer Township
United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 17 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 12 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Spencer Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Spencer Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Spencer Township, MI
Pine Grove Amish Parochial School
7 miles, E
St Charles Elementary School
8 miles, SE
Faith Community Christian School
11 miles, SE
Pleasant Hill Amish Par School
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Spencer Township, MI
Kuyper College
19 miles, SW
Cornerstone University
22 miles, SW
Aquinas College
24 miles, SW
Calvin University
24 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Spencer Township, MI
Spectrum Health United Hospital
7 miles, SE
Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital
14 miles, N
Sheridan Community Hospital
15 miles, E
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Spencer Township, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
26 miles, S
Muskegon County Airport
44 miles, W
Capital Region International Airport
51 miles, SE
MBS International Airport
68 miles, E