Dowagiac Union Schools, MI

Living in Dowagiac Union Schools

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 45
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 53
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Schools 13
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Residents

16k Population +373 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial4%
Native American3%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate32%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty
25  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$112k Median Home Value +$2.5k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$487 Median Monthly Rent +$62 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas19%
Utility gas59%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dowagiac Union Schools

United States45
Michigan58
South Bend Metro Area51
Cass County18

Property Crime in Dowagiac Union Schools

United States48
Michigan43
South Bend Metro Area56
Cass County15

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 20
Feb 27 2 14
Mar 36 2 6
Apr 48 3 1
May 58 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 4
Dec 29 3 18

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dowagiac Union Schools

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding29
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dowagiac Union Schools, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dowagiac Union Schools, MI

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Grace Christian School
10 miles, NW
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Andrews Academy
12 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Dowagiac Union Schools, MI

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Andrews University
12 miles, W
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Saint Mary's College
22 miles, S
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Holy Cross College
23 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dowagiac Union Schools, MI

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Airports

Airports near Dowagiac Union Schools, MI

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