Kalkaska County, MI

Living in Kalkaska County

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 26
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 52
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 96
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Colleges 41
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Schools 11
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Residents

18k Population +185 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated
68% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate42%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$7.5k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty
30  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$116k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$525 Median Monthly Rent +$65 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas35%
Utility gas31%
Wood19%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kalkaska County

United States45
Michigan58

Property Crime in Kalkaska County

United States48
Michigan43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 2 31
Feb 20 2 20
Mar 29 2 12
Apr 42 3 4
May 53 3 0
Jun 63 3 0
Jul 68 3 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 47 4 1
Nov 36 3 10
Dec 25 2 27

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kalkaska County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding9
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding4
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kalkaska County, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kalkaska County, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Kalkaska County, MI

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Northwood University
83 miles, SE
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Alma College
92 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Kalkaska County, MI

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Munson Medical Center
28 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Kalkaska County, MI

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