Empire Township, MI
Living in Empire Township
Bikeability47
Walkability40
Commute60
Public Transit37
Affordability62
Public Safety96
Airports5
Hospitals96
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+60 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
49%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years52%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate14%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector59%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office23%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$276kMedian Home Value+$5.8k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$275Median Monthly Rent-$264 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas35%
Utility gas43%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Empire Township
United States45
Michigan58
Leelanau County5
Property Crime in Empire Township
United States48
Michigan43
Leelanau County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 31 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 21 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 12 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 9 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 29 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Empire Township
Inland Flooding7
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Empire Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Empire Township, MI
The Leelanau School
7 miles, N
The Children's House
17 miles, E
The Pathfinder School
18 miles, E
St Mary School
18 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Empire Township, MI
Ferris State University
82 miles, S
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
96 miles, W
Bellin College
97 miles, W
Holy Family College
100 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Empire Township, MI
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SW
Munson Medical Center
18 miles, E
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
40 miles, S
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
41 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Empire Township, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
22 miles, E
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
79 miles, NE
Delta County Airport
82 miles, NW
Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport
107 miles, W