Antrim County Public RecordsMichigan

Antrim County, MI, has 12 public schools, including 4 high schools, serving around 4,000 students. About 90% of adults have a high school diploma, while 21% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety ratings are above the state average, with incident rates below 2%. The county offers diverse educational programs, including Advanced Placement and career-technical education. Graduation rates average 84%. Adult education is available through local community colleges. Test scores for K-12 students generally meet or slightly exceed state benchmarks.

Antrim County, MI, has an employment rate of approximately 56.5%, with a labor force participation of 54.2%. Major industries include health care & social assistance (15.7%), retail trade (13.8%), and construction (12.6%). The most common occupations are management, business & science (31.4%), service (18.6%), and sales & office (20.2%). About 81% of workers commute by car, with a mean travel time of 27 minutes; 56% of residents work within the county, while 44% commute outside, primarily to neighboring Grand Traverse and Kalkaska counties.

Antrim County, MI, has a homeownership rate of about 83%, above the state average, with median home values around $232,000 in 2023—a 6% year-over-year increase. Median rent is approximately $900 per month. Housing primarily consists of single-family homes, with some lakefront properties and seasonal cottages, particularly in neighborhoods near Bellaire, Elk Rapids, and Torch Lake. Popular areas see higher prices. Property tax rates average 1.3%, resulting in annual taxes of roughly $3,000 on a median-priced home. The county offers a mix of rural, small-town, and waterfront living environments.

Antrim County, Michigan had 19,162 registered voters as of 2022. The county oversees elections for federal, state, and local offices, including presidential, gubernatorial, and township races. In the 2020 presidential election, 61.2% voted Republican, 37.1% Democrat. Voting occurs at 22 polling locations under the oversight of the County Clerk and local township clerks. Main issues include election security and rural broadband. The area is predominantly Republican, with both major parties represented. Absentee ballots and early voting are available; ballots and results are audited for accuracy per Michigan law.

As of the 2020 Census, Antrim County, MI, had a population of 23,431. The median age was 52.1 years, reflecting an older population. Females made up 50.3% of residents, while males accounted for 49.7%. The county is predominantly White (95.7%), with small percentages of Hispanic or Latino (1.8%), Native American (0.7%), African American (0.3%), and Asian (0.3%) residents.

Antrim County, MI, generally reports low crime rates compared to state averages. According to the Michigan State Police 2022 statistics, Antrim County recorded approximately 200 total crimes, with 32 violent offenses and 168 property crimes (including burglary and theft). The crime rate stands at about 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, significantly lower than the Michigan state average of 21 per 1,000. Local law enforcement actively encourages community reporting and engagement, contributing to a steady decline in incidents over recent years, enhancing overall community safety.