Houghton County, MI

Living in Houghton County

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Bikeability 52
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Walkability 87
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 1
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Hospitals 83
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Colleges 68
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Schools 37
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Residents

36k Population -122 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age
33% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$9k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked11%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$109k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$534 Median Monthly Rent +$76 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas14%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas62%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Houghton County

United States45
Michigan58

Property Crime in Houghton County

United States48
Michigan43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 3 44
Feb 17 2 24
Mar 26 2 21
Apr 39 2 8
May 51 3 1
Jun 61 3 0
Jul 66 3 0
Aug 65 3 0
Sep 57 4 0
Oct 45 4 4
Nov 32 3 20
Dec 20 3 40

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houghton County

Inland Flooding18
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Houghton County, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Houghton County, MI

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Sacred Heart School
19 miles, SE
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Conserve School
65 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Houghton County, MI

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Northland College
109 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Houghton County, MI

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Airports

Airports near Houghton County, MI

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Ford Airport
85 miles, S
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Delta County Airport
115 miles, SE