Big Prairie Township, MI
Living in Big Prairie Township
Bikeability6
Walkability7
Commute12
Public Transit12
Affordability94
Public Safety73
Airports16
Hospitals83
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.6kPopulation+30 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate48%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$3.7k (2010–19)
69%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector70%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$91kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$422Median Monthly Rent-$11 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home49%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas40%
Utility gas32%
Wood22%
Crime
Violent Crime in Big Prairie Township
United States45
Michigan58
Newaygo County22
Property Crime in Big Prairie Township
United States48
Michigan43
Newaygo County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 17 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 11 |
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Big Prairie Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding30
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Big Prairie Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Big Prairie Township, MI
Grant Christian School
14 miles, S
Fremont Christian School
15 miles, W
Cornerstone Christian Academy
16 miles, W
Brockway Christian Academy
17 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Big Prairie Township, MI
Ferris State University
14 miles, NE
Kuyper College
34 miles, S
Cornerstone University
37 miles, S
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
38 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Big Prairie Township, MI
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital
15 miles, NE
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
16 miles, W
Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital
18 miles, E
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
26 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Big Prairie Township, MI
Muskegon County Airport
38 miles, SW
Gerald R Ford International Airport
44 miles, S
Capital Region International Airport
73 miles, SE
MBS International Airport
78 miles, E