Empire, MI

Living in Empire

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Bikeability 81
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Walkability 47
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 96
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Colleges 52
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Schools 78
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Residents

263 Population +3 (2010–19)
62  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
48% College-Educated +15% (2010–19)
50% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years10%
55 to 74 years52%
75 years and over15%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian96%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school1%
High school graduate19%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree31%

Households

Family household50%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income -$3.6k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector61%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office19%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van75%
Walked3%
Worked at home16%

Housing

$227k Median Home Value -$25k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$284 Median Monthly Rent -$174 (2010–19)
34% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M4%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas11%
Utility gas77%

Crime

Violent Crime in Empire

United States45
Michigan58
Leelanau County5

Property Crime in Empire

United States48
Michigan43
Leelanau County3

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump49%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 31
Feb 23 1 21
Mar 30 2 12
Apr 43 3 4
May 54 3 0
Jun 64 3 0
Jul 69 3 0
Aug 67 3 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 4 0
Nov 38 3 9
Dec 27 2 29

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Empire

Inland Flooding8
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Empire, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Empire, MI

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The Leelanau School
8 miles, NE
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The Children's House
19 miles, E
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St Mary School
21 miles, NE
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The Pathfinder School
21 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Empire, MI

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Bellin College
95 miles, W
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Holy Family College
98 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Empire, MI

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Munson Medical Center
21 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Empire, MI

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Delta County Airport
81 miles, NW
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