West Branch Township, MI
Living in West Branch Township
Bikeability47
Walkability66
Commute60
Public Transit55
Affordability94
Public Safety79
Airports1
Hospitals70
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation-126 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate32%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector71%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office23%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation4%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value+$44k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$426Median Monthly Rent+$38 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196933%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas31%
Utility gas46%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Branch Township
United States45
Michigan58
Marquette County19
Property Crime in West Branch Township
United States48
Michigan43
Marquette County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 2 | 40 |
| Feb | 17 | 1 | 28 |
| Mar | 26 | 2 | 25 |
| Apr | 39 | 2 | 10 |
| May | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 4 | 4 |
| Nov | 32 | 3 | 19 |
| Dec | 21 | 2 | 38 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Branch Township
Inland Flooding16
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Branch Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Branch Township, MI
Father Marquette Elementary School
12 miles, NW
Discovery Central
12 miles, NW
Fr Marquette Middle School
13 miles, N
Munising Baptist School
32 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Branch Township, MI
Northern Michigan University
14 miles, NW
Michigan Technological University
78 miles, NW
Finlandia University
80 miles, NW
East-West University
122 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Branch Township, MI
Marquette General Hospital
13 miles, NW
Bell Hospital
20 miles, NW
Munising Memorial Hospital
32 miles, E
Osf St Francis Hospital and Medical Group
45 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West Branch Township, MI
Delta County Airport
46 miles, S
Ford Airport
55 miles, SW
Houghton County Memorial Airport
79 miles, NW
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
116 miles, SW