Sweetwater Township, MI
Living in Sweetwater Township
Bikeability4
Walkability16
Commute57
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety78
Airports14
Hospitals85
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
244Population-43 (2010–19)
58 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years44%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black14%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate38%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+16% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+19% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office25%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle3%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value+$4.3k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
24%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached57%
Mobile home42%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
LP gas57%
Utility gas21%
Wood17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sweetwater Township
United States45
Michigan58
Lake County35
Property Crime in Sweetwater 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 | 22 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb | 24 | 2 | 12 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sweetwater Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding31
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sweetwater Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sweetwater Township, MI
Covenant Christian School
18 miles, W
Ludington Area Catholic School
23 miles, W
Oceana Christian School
25 miles, SW
Trinity Lutheran School
25 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Sweetwater Township, MI
Ferris State University
30 miles, SE
Central Michigan University
65 miles, E
Kuyper College
66 miles, S
Grand Valley State University
67 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sweetwater Township, MI
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital
22 miles, W
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
23 miles, E
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
27 miles, NW
Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus
30 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Sweetwater Township, MI
Muskegon County Airport
55 miles, S
Cherry Capital Airport
59 miles, N
Gerald R Ford International Airport
77 miles, S
MBS International Airport
99 miles, E