




Keego Harbor, Michigan
Keego Harbor, MI Profile
Keego Harbor, MI, population 2,769 , is located
in Michigan's Oakland county,
about 16.1 miles from Sterling Heights and 16.6 miles from Livonia.
In the 90's the population of Keego Harbor has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Keego Harbor has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Keego Harbor area were lower than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Michigan average.
Keego Harbor Statistics
Keego Harbor Gender Information
Males in Keego Harbor: 1,441 (52%)
Females in Keego Harbor: 1,328 (48%)
As % of Population in Keego Harbor
Race Diversity in Keego Harbor
White: 94%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Keego Harbor
Age Diversity in Keego Harbor
Median Age in Keego Harbor: 33.3 (Males in Keego Harbor: 32.8, Females in Keego Harbor: 33.9)
Keego Harbor Males Under 20: 14%
Keego Harbor Females Under 20: 12%
Keego Harbor Males 20 to 40: 20%
Keego Harbor Females 20 to 40: 18%
Keego Harbor Males 40 to 60: 14%
Keego Harbor Females 40 to 60: 12%
Keego Harbor Males Over 60: 4%
Keego Harbor Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Keego Harbor
Keego Harbor Household Average Size: 2.26 people
Keego Harbor Median Household Income: $ 46,552
Keego Harbor Median Value of Homes: $ 107,000
Law Enforcement in Keego Harbor
Reported crimes in the Keego Harbor area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 217
Burglary: 4
Larceny-theft: 39
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,667
Keego Harbor Location Information
Land Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Keego Harbor
Sylvan Lake 0.8 Miles
Orchard Lake Village 1.9 Miles
Pontiac 3.4 Miles
West Bloomfield Township 3.7 Miles
Bloomfield Hills 5.3 Miles
Franklin 6.2 Miles
Lake Angelus 6.4 Miles
Waterford 7.2 Miles
Bloomfield Township 7.3 Miles
Bingham Farms 7.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Keego Harbor
(Population 100,000+)
Sterling Heights 16.1 Miles
Livonia 16.6 Miles
Warren 18.5 Miles
Detroit 24.4 Miles
Ann Arbor 30.4 Miles
Flint 33.0 Miles
Lansing 62.2 Miles
Toledo 66.2 Miles
Cleveland 114.2 Miles
Grand Rapids 120.5 Miles
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Facts
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Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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