Branch County, MI

Living in Branch County

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 19
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 45
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Schools 14
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Residents

44k Population -2.6k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated
67% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate42%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$9.8k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$110k Median Home Value -$2k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$570 Median Monthly Rent +$88 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas22%
Utility gas56%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Branch County

United States45
Michigan58

Property Crime in Branch County

United States48
Michigan43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 13
Feb 26 2 10
Mar 35 2 5
Apr 47 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 39 3 3
Dec 28 2 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Branch County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding27
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Branch County, MI

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Early Education
3 miles, NE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Branch County, MI

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Bowen Creek School
12 miles, NE
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Amish Private 3
14 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Branch County, MI

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Trine University
20 miles, S
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Hillsdale College
22 miles, E
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Albion College
28 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Branch County, MI

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Sturgis Hospital
20 miles, SW
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Hillsdale Hospital
22 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Branch County, MI

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