Mecosta, MI
Living in Mecosta
Bikeability
7
Walkability
26
Commute
35
Public Transit
7
Affordability
100
Public Safety
55
Airports
15
Hospitals
74
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
10
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
404
Population
-47 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+14 (2010–19)
8%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black4%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate47%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$34k
Median Household Income
+$4.5k (2010–19)
75%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K5%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts6%
Sales and office20%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$63k
Median Home Value
-$3.3k (2010–19)
9%
Built 2000 or Later
$563
Median Monthly Rent
+$56 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home32%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity2%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas12%
Utility gas82%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mecosta
United States45
Michigan58
Mecosta County64
Property Crime in Mecosta
United States48
Michigan43
Mecosta County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump61%
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 | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mecosta
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding19
Tornado6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mecosta, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mecosta, MI
Brockway Christian Academy
8 miles, SW
St Joseph the Worker School
16 miles, E
Pleasant Hill Amish Par School
17 miles, S
Daystar Christian Academy
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Mecosta, MI
Ferris State University
13 miles, W
Central Michigan University
23 miles, E
Alma College
32 miles, SE
Kuyper College
45 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mecosta, MI
Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital
12 miles, S
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital
13 miles, NW
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
23 miles, NW
McLaren Central Michigan
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Mecosta, MI
Gerald R Ford International Airport
53 miles, S
MBS International Airport
58 miles, E
Muskegon County Airport
59 miles, SW
Capital Region International Airport
66 miles, SE