Mecosta Township, MI
Living in Mecosta Township
Bikeability9
Walkability33
Commute37
Public Transit9
Affordability89
Public Safety44
Airports16
Hospitals82
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7kPopulation+53 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate42%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$3.4k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$145kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$463Median Monthly Rent-$73 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas24%
Utility gas56%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mecosta Township
United States45
Michigan58
Mecosta County64
Property Crime in Mecosta Township
United States48
Michigan43
Mecosta County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 19 |
| Feb | 24 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 5 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mecosta Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mecosta Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mecosta Township, MI
Brockway Christian Academy
12 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
19 miles, N
Pleasant Hill Amish Par School
21 miles, SE
Grant Christian School
22 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Mecosta Township, MI
Ferris State University
6 miles, N
Central Michigan University
36 miles, E
Kuyper College
40 miles, S
Cornerstone University
43 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mecosta Township, MI
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital
6 miles, N
Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital
16 miles, SE
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
19 miles, N
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Mecosta Township, MI
Muskegon County Airport
48 miles, SW
Gerald R Ford International Airport
50 miles, S
MBS International Airport
71 miles, E
Capital Region International Airport
73 miles, SE