These Are The 10 Most Conservative Cities In Michigan For 2019

Editor’s Note: We updated this article for 2019. This is our third time ranking the most conservative places to live in Michigan.

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Well this has been one heck of a couple of years for the Republican Party. Never in my life time have I see anything like it — given that’s a relatively short lifetime, but who’s counting?

And now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of Michigan would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.

Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the Wolverine State?

In order to do so, we turned our sites on measuring how each city in Michigan with populations greater than 5,000 voted and contributed to political campaigns in the past several years. The cities with the highest percentage of voters who voted republican and gave the most to conservatives where named the most conservative cities in the state.

Here are the 10 most conservative places in Michigan for 2019:

If you’re wondering, Ann Arbor is the most liberal city in Michigan of all those we measured.

And to be clear, we didn’t form this list based on our own biases — we relied on the cold hard data. For more on how we ran the numbers, keep on reading. Then we’ll take a closer look at each of our top 10 most conservative cities in Michigan.

And if you already knew these places were conservative, check out some more reading about Michigan and the most conservative places in the country:

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How we determined the most conservative cities in Michigan for 2019

We started by making a list of every city in Michigan over 5,000 people based on the 2013-2017 American Community Survey (The most recent data). That left us with 149 cities and towns.

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We then measured the voting record and donation data to determine which places lean the most rightward in their allegiances by:

Percentage Of Registered Republicans
# Of Contributions To Republicans Per Capita
$ Amount Contributed To Republicans Per Capita

Next, we ranked each city from 1 to 149 for each of the criteria where number one was the most conservative.

The winner, Hillsdale, is “The Most Conservative City in Michigan For 2019”.

Let’s go through these conservative places, shall we?

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The 10 Most Conservative Places In Michigan For 2019

1. Hillsdale

Source: Public domain

Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 8,170
Percent Republican: 70.7%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $11.64
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.07
More on Hillsdale: Photos | Data

Hillsdale is a city in the state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 8,305. It is the county seat of Hillsdale County. The city is the home of Hillsdale College, a private liberal arts college noted for its academics and its influence in politics and education.

2. Coldwater

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Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 10,819
Percent Republican: 66.7%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $3.44
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.02
More on Coldwater: Photos | Data

Coldwater is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,945. It is the county seat of Branch County, located in the center of the southern border of Michigan.

3. Lapeer

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Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 8,769
Percent Republican: 66.5%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $2.79
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.02
More on Lapeer: Photos | Data

Lapeer is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the county seat of Lapeer County. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 8,841. Most of the city was incorporated from land that was formerly in Lapeer Township, though portions were also annexed from Mayfield Township and Elba Township. The city government is politically independent of all three townships. Lapeer is in southern Michigan, east of Flint, on the Flint River. The name “Lapeer” is a corruption of the French la pierre, which means “the flint”.

4. Cadillac

Source: Public domain

Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 10,375
Percent Republican: 65.1%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $2.5
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.01
More on Cadillac: Photos | Data

Cadillac is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the county seat of Wexford County. The population was 10,355 at the 2010 census. The city is situated at the junction of US 131, M-55 and M-115. The geographic center of Michigan is approximately five miles north-northwest of Cadillac.

5. Kingsford

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Overall SnackAbility

8
/10

Population: 5,044
Percent Republican: 64.8%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $3.33
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.01
More on Kingsford: Photos | Data

6. Iron Mountain

Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha’Eri | CC BY 3.0

Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 7,450
Percent Republican: 64.8%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $9.93
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.03
More on Iron Mountain: Photos | Data

7. Greenville

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Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 8,385
Percent Republican: 63.2%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $1.91
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.01
More on Greenville: Photos | Data

Greenville is a city in Montcalm County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 8,481 at the 2010 census.

8. Dowagiac

Source: Public domain

Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 5,812
Percent Republican: 63.0%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $21.66
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.03
More on Dowagiac: Photos | Data

Dowagiac is a city in Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,879 at the 2010 census. It is part of the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

9. Hastings

Source: Wikipedia User | CC BY-SA 2.5

Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 7,289
Percent Republican: 62.9%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $14.42
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.03
More on Hastings: Photos | Data

Hastings is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the county seat of Barry County as well as the county’s only city. The population was 7,350 at the 2010 census. The city borders Hastings Charter Township on the north, east, and south, and Rutland Charter Township on the west.

10. Port Huron

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Overall SnackAbility

4
/10

Population: 29,285
Percent Republican: 62.9%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $4.82
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.01
More on Port Huron: Photos | Data

Port Huron is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of St. Clair County. The population was 30,184 at the 2010 census. The city is adjacent to Port Huron Township but is administratively autonomous. Located along the St. Clair River, it is connected to Point Edward, Ontario in Canada via the Blue Water Bridge. The city lies at the southern end of Lake Huron and is the easternmost point on land in Michigan. Port Huron is home to two paper mills; Mueller Brass; and many businesses related to tourism and the automotive industry. The city features a historic downtown area, boardwalk, marina, museum, lighthouse, and the McMorran Place arena and entertainment complex.

Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in Michigan

Well there you have it, the places in Michigan that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Hillsdale ranking as the least conservative in the entire state.

If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in Michigan:

Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
Chelsea

For more Michigan reading, check out:

Detailed List Of The Most Conservative Places In Michigan

Rank	City	Population	% Conservative
1	Hillsdale, MI	8,170	70.7%
2	Coldwater, MI	10,819	66.7%
3	Lapeer, MI	8,769	66.5%
4	Cadillac, MI	10,375	65.1%
5	Kingsford, MI	5,044	64.8%
6	Iron Mountain, MI	7,450	64.8%
7	Greenville, MI	8,385	63.2%
8	Dowagiac, MI	5,812	63.0%
9	Hastings, MI	7,289	62.9%
10	Port Huron, MI	29,285	62.9%
11	St. Clair, MI	5,375	62.9%
12	Marysville, MI	9,760	62.9%
13	Sturgis, MI	10,861	62.1%
14	Three Rivers, MI	7,726	62.1%
15	Menominee, MI	8,298	61.9%
16	Howell, MI	9,514	61.7%
17	Brighton, MI	7,567	61.7%
18	Alpena, MI	10,123	61.6%
19	Ionia, MI	11,253	61.5%
20	Hudsonville, MI	7,335	61.5%
21	Zeeland, MI	5,584	61.5%
22	Grand Haven, MI	10,929	61.5%
23	Belding, MI	5,730	61.5%
24	Holland, MI	33,488	61.5%
25	Allegan, MI	5,027	60.9%
26	Alma, MI	9,108	60.0%
27	St. Louis, MI	7,261	60.0%
28	Escanaba, MI	12,364	59.8%
29	Big Rapids, MI	10,413	59.7%
30	Sault Ste. Marie, MI	13,798	58.7%
31	Monroe, MI	20,128	57.9%
32	Ludington, MI	8,047	57.5%
33	Tecumseh, MI	8,351	57.1%
34	Adrian, MI	20,743	57.1%
35	Jackson, MI	32,875	56.7%
36	Owosso, MI	14,641	56.4%
37	Petoskey, MI	5,696	55.9%
38	Midland, MI	41,958	55.7%
39	Manistee, MI	6,079	54.6%
40	Ironwood, MI	5,051	54.4%
41	Houghton, MI	7,882	53.8%
42	St. Joseph, MI	8,301	53.7%
43	Benton Harbor, MI	9,944	53.7%
44	Niles, MI	11,332	53.7%
45	Warren, MI	135,147	53.6%
46	Center Line, MI	8,299	53.6%
47	Richmond, MI	5,871	53.6%
48	Fraser, MI	14,616	53.6%
49	Eastpointe, MI	32,601	53.6%
50	Sterling Heights, MI	131,996	53.6%
51	St. Clair Shores, MI	59,865	53.6%
52	Mount Clemens, MI	16,383	53.6%
53	Roseville, MI	47,617	53.6%
54	New Baltimore, MI	12,315	53.6%
55	Springfield, MI	5,203	53.5%
56	Albion, MI	8,263	53.5%
57	Marshall, MI	7,016	53.5%
58	Battle Creek, MI	51,505	53.5%
59	Bay City, MI	33,736	53.2%
60	St. Johns, MI	7,894	52.9%
61	Traverse City, MI	15,550	52.7%
62	Charlotte, MI	9,062	48.8%
63	Eaton Rapids, MI	5,191	48.8%
64	Grand Ledge, MI	7,799	48.8%
65	Mount Pleasant, MI	25,711	48.3%
66	Saginaw, MI	49,366	48.0%
67	Frankenmuth, MI	5,038	48.0%
68	Kentwood, MI	51,154	47.7%
69	Grandville, MI	15,902	47.7%
70	Wyoming, MI	75,124	47.7%
71	Rockford, MI	6,132	47.7%
72	Walker, MI	24,618	47.7%
73	Grand Rapids, MI	195,355	47.7%
74	East Grand Rapids, MI	11,493	47.7%
75	Muskegon, MI	38,189	45.9%
76	Muskegon Heights, MI	10,743	45.9%
77	Norton Shores, MI	24,234	45.9%
78	Ishpeming, MI	6,484	44.1%
79	Marquette, MI	21,081	44.1%
80	Huntington Woods, MI	6,347	43.2%
81	South Lyon, MI	11,695	43.2%
82	Rochester, MI	12,987	43.2%
83	Madison Heights, MI	30,173	43.2%
84	Milford, MI	6,449	43.2%
85	Wixom, MI	13,777	43.2%
86	Farmington, MI	10,560	43.2%
87	Ferndale, MI	20,159	43.2%
88	Clawson, MI	12,006	43.2%
89	Royal Oak, MI	58,973	43.2%
90	Oak Park, MI	29,824	43.2%
91	Walled Lake, MI	7,174	43.2%
92	Auburn Hills, MI	22,644	43.2%
93	Hazel Park, MI	16,587	43.2%
94	Berkley, MI	15,269	43.2%
95	Birmingham, MI	20,836	43.2%
96	Pontiac, MI	60,039	43.2%
97	Beverly Hills, MI	10,424	43.2%
98	Novi, MI	58,835	43.2%
99	Southfield, MI	73,228	43.2%
100	Rochester Hills, MI	73,458	43.2%