Buchanan, Michigan

Population 4,463

Buchanan is located in Berrien County, MI. The population is 4,463, making Buchanan the 6th largest city in Berrien County.

There are 6 public schools in Buchanan with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Buchanan is moderate , and there are 32 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Buchanan is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Buchanan property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Buchanan include Buchanan Township, Bertrand Township and Niles Township.

Buchanan Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 78%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14%

Crime Rate

16.41% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 164
  • Violent Crimes: 491
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 304
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

81.11% Higher than national avg.
  • 32 offenders in Buchanan
  • 71.70 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

49 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 4
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 37

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Michigan unemployment average: 4.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Buchanan, MI and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Buchanan's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Buchanan, MI issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Buchanan, MI issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $600
  • 1 Bedroom: $610
  • 2 Bedrooms: $790
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,020
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,170

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Environmental Hazards

49 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Buchanan, MI has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Buchanan, MI is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Buchanan, MI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.67°
  • February 27.1°
  • March 39.52°
  • April 49.75°
  • May 61.27°
  • June 70.24°
  • July 73.99°
  • August 71.5°
  • September 64.37°
  • October 52.95°
  • November 41.47°
  • December 29.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Buchanan, MI

Earthquakes
Buchanan, MI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Buchanan, MI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Buchanan, MI has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Buchanan, MI has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Buchanan, MI: $42,917

Unemployment

Unemployment in Buchanan is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.22%
White Collar - 49.78%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Snyder
  • Sen. Gary Peters
  • Sen. Debbie Stabenow

City Representatives

  • Fred Upton

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Buchanan, MI

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Buchanan, MI
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