Mecosta County, MI

Living in Mecosta County

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 58
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 37
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 34
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Schools 13
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Residents

43k Population +521 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$9.1k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty
25  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office19%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$121k Median Home Value +$2.2k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$570 Median Monthly Rent +$73 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$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%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas26%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas49%
Wood11%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mecosta County

United States45
Michigan58

Property Crime in Mecosta County

United States48
Michigan43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 2 18
Feb 23 2 12
Mar 32 2 7
Apr 45 3 2
May 56 3 0
Jun 66 3 0
Jul 70 3 0
Aug 68 3 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 3 0
Nov 37 3 4
Dec 27 2 18

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mecosta County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding25
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mecosta County, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mecosta County, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Mecosta County, MI

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Alma College
38 miles, SE
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Kuyper College
44 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mecosta County, MI

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Airports

Airports near Mecosta County, MI

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