Shields, MI
Living in Shields
Bikeability9
Walkability7
Commute62
Public Transit3
Affordability72
Public Safety71
Airports32
Hospitals29
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.9kPopulation-876 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate25%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$8.8k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$125kMedian Home Value-$1.1k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$669Median Monthly Rent+$23 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shields
United States45
Michigan58
Saginaw Metro Area66
Saginaw County66
Property Crime in Shields
United States48
Michigan43
Saginaw Metro Area33
Saginaw County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 12 |
| Feb | 24 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shields
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding24
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shields, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shields, MI
Community Baptist Christian School
0 miles, SW
Good Shepherd Early Childhood
3 miles, E
Nouvel Catholic Central Elementary
3 miles, NE
Peace Lutheran School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Shields, MI
Saginaw Valley State University
9 miles, NE
Northwood University
18 miles, NW
Alma College
30 miles, W
Kettering University
33 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shields, MI
Healthsource Saginaw
3 miles, N
Covenant Medical Center
6 miles, E
Ascension St Mary's Hospital
7 miles, E
McLaren Bay Region
16 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Shields, MI
MBS International Airport
8 miles, N
Bishop International Airport
35 miles, SE
Capital Region International Airport
51 miles, SW
Gerald R Ford International Airport
82 miles, SW