Empire, MI
Living in Empire
Bikeability81
Walkability47
Commute81
Public Transit24
Affordability90
Public Safety96
Airports5
Hospitals96
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
263Population+3 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
48%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
50%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years10%
55 to 74 years52%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian96%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate19%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree31%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income-$3.6k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector61%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office19%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van75%
Walked3%
Worked at home16%
Housing
$227kMedian Home Value-$25k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$284Median Monthly Rent-$174 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M4%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas11%
Utility gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in Empire
United States45
Michigan58
Leelanau County5
Property Crime in Empire
United States48
Michigan43
Leelanau County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 31 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 21 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 12 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 9 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 29 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Empire
Inland Flooding8
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Empire, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Empire, MI
The Leelanau School
8 miles, NE
The Children's House
19 miles, E
St Mary School
21 miles, NE
The Pathfinder School
21 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Empire, MI
Ferris State University
83 miles, S
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
93 miles, W
Bellin College
95 miles, W
Holy Family College
98 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Empire, MI
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
15 miles, SW
Munson Medical Center
21 miles, E
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
39 miles, S
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
43 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Empire, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
24 miles, E
Delta County Airport
81 miles, NW
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
81 miles, NE
Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport
104 miles, W