Sandusky, MI

Sandusky, Michigan

Sandusky, Michigan, in Sanilac county, is 51 miles NE of Flint, Michigan (center to center) and 76 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. There are 2,745 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Sandusky

In Sandusky, about 44% of adults are married. In Sandusky, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sandusky had a median family income of $44,622.

Political Inclinations

Sandusky folks tended to give their money ($1,360) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Sandusky Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Sandusky that were owner-occupied was 57%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Sandusky has going for it.

Commuting

In Sandusky, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Sandusky, MI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Sandusky Almanac

Sandusky Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sandusky Public Libraries

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Sandusky Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Sandusky residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Sandusky Hospitals

MCKENZIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
120 DELAWARE STREET
(810) 648-3770
Emergency Service: Yes

Sandusky High Schools (2004)

SANDUSKY HIGH SCHOOL
191 PINE TREE LANE
810-648-3401
Serves 429 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Sandusky Colleges

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