Forest Area Community Schools, MI

Living in Forest Area Community Schools

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 10
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Commute 20
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 95
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Colleges 39
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Schools 6
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Residents

5.3k Population -606 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate42%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$8.2k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$112k Median Home Value +$6.3k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$538 Median Monthly Rent +$79 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home22%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas37%
Utility gas25%
Wood25%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forest Area Community Schools

United States45
Michigan58
Kalkaska County49

Property Crime in Forest Area Community Schools

United States48
Michigan43
Kalkaska County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 2 27
Feb 21 2 18
Mar 30 2 11
Apr 43 3 4
May 55 3 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 68 3 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 47 4 1
Nov 36 3 9
Dec 25 2 23

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Area Community Schools

Inland Flooding11
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding4
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forest Area Community Schools, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forest Area Community Schools, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Forest Area Community Schools, MI

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Northwood University
84 miles, SE
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Alma College
89 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Forest Area Community Schools, MI

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Munson Medical Center
20 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Forest Area Community Schools, MI

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Cherry Capital Airport
17 miles, NW
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