Mason County, MI

Living in Mason County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 32
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 83
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Colleges 58
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Schools 12
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mason County, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mason County, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Mason County, MI

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Holy Family College
50 miles, W
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Lakeland University
57 miles, W
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Bellin College
66 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Mason County, MI

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Airports

Airports near Mason County, MI

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Cherry Capital Airport
77 miles, NE
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