West Branch Township, MI
Living in West Branch Township
Bikeability1
Walkability4
Commute31
Public Transit2
Affordability93
Public Safety58
Airports4
Hospitals95
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
470Population+122 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$2k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance28%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office18%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$109kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$583Median Monthly Rent+$258 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas52%
Utility gas<1%
Wood38%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Branch Township
United States45
Michigan58
Missaukee County41
Property Crime in West Branch Township
United States48
Michigan43
Missaukee County73
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 2 | 17 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 13 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 42 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Dec | 24 | 2 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Branch Township
Inland Flooding9
Tornado8
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Branch Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Branch Township, MI
Northern Michigan Christian School
16 miles, SW
Northview Sda Christian School
19 miles, SW
St Ann School
21 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near West Branch Township, MI
Ferris State University
53 miles, SW
Central Michigan University
56 miles, S
Northwood University
64 miles, SE
Alma College
71 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Branch Township, MI
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
20 miles, SW
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
25 miles, N
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
26 miles, NE
Midmichigan Medical Center-Gladwin
39 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Branch Township, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
37 miles, NW
MBS International Airport
75 miles, SE
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
83 miles, N
Alpena County Regional Airport
87 miles, NE