Elk Township, MI
Living in Elk Township
Bikeability48
Walkability11
Commute30
Public Transit45
Affordability80
Public Safety65
Airports14
Hospitals86
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation+178 (2010–19)
61 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years3%
15 to 34 years12%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years45%
75 years and over20%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$144kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$334 (2010–19)
27%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
LP gas67%
Utility gas1%
Wood26%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Township
United States45
Michigan58
Lake County35
Property Crime in Elk Township
United States48
Michigan43
Lake County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 19 |
| Feb | 23 | 2 | 14 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding26
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding10
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Township, MI
Pleasant View Mennonite School
18 miles, NW
Trinity Lutheran School
19 miles, NW
Covenant Christian School
22 miles, SW
Ludington Area Catholic School
25 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Township, MI
Ferris State University
39 miles, SE
Central Michigan University
70 miles, SE
Kuyper College
79 miles, S
Grand Valley State University
80 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Township, MI
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
18 miles, NW
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital
25 miles, SW
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
28 miles, SE
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
30 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Elk Township, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
47 miles, NE
Muskegon County Airport
67 miles, S
Gerald R Ford International Airport
89 miles, S
MBS International Airport
103 miles, SE