Porter Township, MI
Living in Porter Township
Bikeability
7
Walkability
26
Commute
52
Public Transit
7
Affordability
53
Public Safety
82
Airports
16
Hospitals
68
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.3k
Population
-202 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
26%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate27%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$69k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office14%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$181k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$630
Median Monthly Rent
+$169 (2010–19)
57%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas41%
Utility gas33%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Porter Township
United States45
Michigan58
Van Buren County30
Property Crime in Porter Township
United States48
Michigan43
Van Buren County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 19 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Porter Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding35
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Porter Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Porter Township, MI
St Mary School
8 miles, NW
Trinity Lutheran School
8 miles, NW
Howardsville Christian School
8 miles, SE
St Michael Lutheran School
12 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Porter Township, MI
Western Michigan University
15 miles, NE
Kalamazoo College
16 miles, NE
Andrews University
30 miles, W
University of Notre Dame
36 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Porter Township, MI
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
8 miles, NW
Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital
15 miles, NE
Three Rivers Health
15 miles, SE
Bronson Methodist Hospital
17 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Porter Township, MI
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
16 miles, NE
South Bend International Airport
38 miles, SW
Gerald R Ford International Airport
55 miles, N
Muskegon County Airport
75 miles, N