West Branch, MI
Living in West Branch
Bikeability59
Walkability56
Commute94
Public Transit31
Affordability100
Public Safety74
Airports5
Hospitals86
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.2kPopulation-61 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income-$685 (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
74%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector80%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office28%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$79kMedian Home Value-$11k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$564Median Monthly Rent+$121 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas79%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Branch
United States45
Michigan58
Ogemaw County14
Property Crime in West Branch
United States48
Michigan43
Ogemaw County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump63%
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 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Dec | 24 | 2 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Branch
Inland Flooding7
Tornado7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Branch, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Branch, MI
St Joseph Elementary School
1 miles, W
Southwell Amish School
19 miles, SW
Lilac Grove Amish School
20 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near West Branch, MI
Northwood University
45 miles, S
Central Michigan University
54 miles, SW
Saginaw Valley State University
54 miles, S
Alma College
65 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Branch, MI
Midmichigan Medical Center-West Branch
1 miles, SW
Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital
24 miles, SE
Midmichigan Medical Center-Gladwin
24 miles, SW
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
36 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near West Branch, MI
MBS International Airport
52 miles, S
Alpena County Regional Airport
65 miles, NE
Cherry Capital Airport
74 miles, NW
Bishop International Airport
94 miles, S