Shields, MI

Living in Shields

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 7
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 72
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Public Safety 71
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 66
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Schools 44
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Residents

5.9k Population -876 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over16%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate25%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$8.8k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty
25  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office19%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$125k Median Home Value -$1.1k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$669 Median Monthly Rent +$23 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Shields

United States45
Michigan58
Saginaw Metro Area66
Saginaw County66

Property Crime in Shields

United States48
Michigan43
Saginaw Metro Area33
Saginaw County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 12
Feb 24 2 8
Mar 33 2 6
Apr 46 3 1
May 57 3 0
Jun 67 3 0
Jul 70 3 0
Aug 68 3 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 38 3 2
Dec 27 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shields

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding24
Tornado9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Shields, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Shields, MI

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Peace Lutheran School
3 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Shields, MI

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Northwood University
18 miles, NW
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Alma College
30 miles, W
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Kettering University
33 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Shields, MI

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McLaren Bay Region
16 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Shields, MI

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