Spencer Township, MI

Living in Spencer Township

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 12
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 27
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Schools 28
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Residents

4.2k Population +314 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
80% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate37%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$9.9k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office18%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$126k Median Home Value -$10k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$654 Median Monthly Rent +$21 (2010–19)
74% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home25%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas30%
Utility gas54%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Spencer Township

United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46

Property Crime in Spencer Township

United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 17
Feb 25 2 12
Mar 33 2 7
Apr 46 3 2
May 56 4 0
Jun 66 3 0
Jul 70 3 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 38 3 4
Dec 28 2 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Spencer Township

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Spencer Township, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Spencer Township, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Spencer Township, MI

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Kuyper College
19 miles, SW
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Cornerstone University
22 miles, SW
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Aquinas College
24 miles, SW
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Calvin University
24 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Spencer Township, MI

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Airports

Airports near Spencer Township, MI

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