Mason County, MI
Living in Mason County
Bikeability
10
Walkability
32
Commute
92
Public Transit
11
Affordability
87
Public Safety
74
Airports
20
Hospitals
83
Colleges
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
12
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
29k
Population
+239 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
23%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate34%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$141k
Median Home Value
+$20k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
$624
Median Monthly Rent
+$118 (2010–19)
53%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas27%
Utility gas49%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mason County
United States45
Michigan58
Property Crime in Mason County
United States48
Michigan43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 21 | 2 | 13 |
Feb | 24 | 1 | 10 |
Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
Apr | 44 | 3 | 1 |
May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 37 | 3 | 3 |
Dec | 26 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mason County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding24
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mason County, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mason County, MI
Ludington Area Catholic School
16 miles, E
Covenant Christian School
20 miles, E
Trinity Lutheran School
27 miles, NE
Oceana Christian School
27 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Mason County, MI
Holy Family College
50 miles, W
Lakeland University
57 miles, W
Bellin College
66 miles, NW
Ferris State University
67 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mason County, MI
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital
16 miles, E
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
30 miles, NE
Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus
33 miles, SE
Aurora Medical Ctr Manitowoc County
44 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Mason County, MI
Muskegon County Airport
63 miles, SE
Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport
76 miles, NW
Cherry Capital Airport
77 miles, NE
Appleton International Airport
90 miles, W