Ottawa County, MI

Living in Ottawa County

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 34
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 38
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Schools 62
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Residents

287k Population +25k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
34% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$192k Median Home Value +$31k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$790 Median Monthly Rent +$167 (2010–19)
73% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ottawa County

United States45
Michigan58

Property Crime in Ottawa County

United States48
Michigan43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 18
Feb 26 2 13
Mar 35 2 7
Apr 46 3 1
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 3 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 40 3 3
Dec 28 2 16

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ottawa County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ottawa County, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ottawa County, MI

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St Mary's School
25 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Ottawa County, MI

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Hope College
30 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ottawa County, MI

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Airports

Airports near Ottawa County, MI

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