Dowagiac Union Schools, MI
Living in Dowagiac Union Schools
Bikeability31
Walkability45
Commute62
Public Transit17
Affordability95
Public Safety76
Airports28
Hospitals66
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+373 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial4%
Native American3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate32%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$7.8k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office21%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$2.5k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$487Median Monthly Rent+$62 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas19%
Utility gas59%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dowagiac Union Schools
United States45
Michigan58
South Bend Metro Area51
Cass County18
Property Crime in Dowagiac Union Schools
United States48
Michigan43
South Bend Metro Area56
Cass County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 20 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 14 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dowagiac Union Schools
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding29
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dowagiac Union Schools, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dowagiac Union Schools, MI
Grace Christian School
10 miles, NW
Village Sda Elementary School
12 miles, SW
Trinity Lutheran School
12 miles, W
Andrews Academy
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Dowagiac Union Schools, MI
Andrews University
12 miles, W
Saint Mary's College
22 miles, S
University of Notre Dame
22 miles, S
Holy Cross College
23 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dowagiac Union Schools, MI
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital
2 miles, S
Lakeland Hospital Watervliet
13 miles, NW
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
18 miles, NE
Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Dowagiac Union Schools, MI
South Bend International Airport
23 miles, SW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
33 miles, NE
Gerald R Ford International Airport
67 miles, NE
Muskegon County Airport
80 miles, N