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Kalkaska, MI


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Kalkaska, Michigan

Kalkaska, Michigan, in Kalkaska county, is 109 miles NW of Saginaw, Michigan (center to center) and 179 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 2,226 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Kalkaska

In Kalkaska, about 41% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Kalkaska. In the village, more so than in most villages, people can be found in one-person households. People in Kalkaska are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kalkaska had a median family income of $33,651.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Kalkaska Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Kalkaska that were owner-occupied was 58%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Kalkaska.

Commuting

In Kalkaska, 90% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the village is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Kalkaska strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Kalkaska Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Kalkaska, MI

Comparing Kalkaska to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Women63
Racial Diversity54
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population33
Age of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes48
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