Backus Township, MI
Living in Backus Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute39
Public Transit1
Affordability88
Public Safety81
Airports5
Hospitals89
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
269Population+21 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate34%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$8.9k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty
30 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value-$33k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$542Median Monthly Rent-$67 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197940%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas48%
Utility gas27%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Backus Township
United States45
Michigan58
Roscommon County21
Property Crime in Backus Township
United States48
Michigan43
Roscommon County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 14 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 42 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Dec | 24 | 2 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Backus Township
Inland Flooding8
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Backus Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Backus Township, MI
Skeels Christian School
13 miles, S
St Joseph Elementary School
14 miles, E
Lilac Grove Amish School
15 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Backus Township, MI
Northwood University
46 miles, S
Central Michigan University
49 miles, S
Saginaw Valley State University
60 miles, SE
Ferris State University
62 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Backus Township, MI
Midmichigan Medical Center-West Branch
14 miles, E
Midmichigan Medical Center-Gladwin
21 miles, S
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
29 miles, N
Midmichigan Medical Center-Clare
33 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Backus Township, MI
MBS International Airport
56 miles, SE
Cherry Capital Airport
61 miles, NW
Alpena County Regional Airport
73 miles, NE
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
91 miles, N