West Branch Township, MI
Living in West Branch Township
Bikeability3
Walkability12
Commute95
Public Transit4
Affordability89
Public Safety85
Airports4
Hospitals86
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation-97 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate36%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office30%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$110kMedian Home Value-$15k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$575Median Monthly Rent+$133 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas34%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas41%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Branch Township
United States45
Michigan58
Ogemaw County14
Property Crime in West Branch Township
United States48
Michigan43
Ogemaw County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 14 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 42 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Dec | 24 | 2 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Branch Township
Inland Flooding7
Tornado7
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
St Joseph Elementary School
4 miles, W
Pinecrest School
19 miles, E
Southwell Amish School
22 miles, SW
Lilac Grove Amish School
23 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near West Branch Township, MI
Northwood University
47 miles, S
Saginaw Valley State University
55 miles, S
Central Michigan University
57 miles, SW
Alma College
68 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Branch Township, MI
Midmichigan Medical Center-West Branch
5 miles, SW
Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital
24 miles, SE
Midmichigan Medical Center-Gladwin
28 miles, SW
Tawas St Joseph Hospital
33 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Branch Township, MI
MBS International Airport
53 miles, S
Alpena County Regional Airport
62 miles, NE
Cherry Capital Airport
76 miles, NW
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
93 miles, N