Sylvan Township, MI
Living in Sylvan Township
Bikeability80
Walkability32
Commute41
Public Transit37
Affordability82
Public Safety53
Airports14
Hospitals86
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
866Population-194 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+13 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black4%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate40%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$89kMedian Home Value-$24k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$540Median Monthly Rent+$111 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home27%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas55%
Utility gas6%
Wood23%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sylvan Township
United States45
Michigan58
Osceola County39
Property Crime in Sylvan Township
United States48
Michigan43
Osceola County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 20 |
| Feb | 23 | 2 | 15 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 5 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sylvan Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding21
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sylvan Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sylvan Township, MI
Daystar Christian Academy
7 miles, SW
Trinity Lutheran School
18 miles, W
Northern Michigan Christian School
18 miles, N
Great Lakes Mennonite School
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Sylvan Township, MI
Ferris State University
24 miles, SW
Central Michigan University
30 miles, SE
Alma College
45 miles, SE
Northwood University
48 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sylvan Township, MI
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
20 miles, W
Midmichigan Medical Center-Clare
20 miles, SE
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital
24 miles, SW
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sylvan Township, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
60 miles, N
MBS International Airport
60 miles, SE
Gerald R Ford International Airport
76 miles, S
Muskegon County Airport
77 miles, SW