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Brethren, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 410.
Males: 162  (39.6%)
Females: 248  (60.4%)
Median resident age:

43.2 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 49619.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,148
Brethren:

$58,148
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,016

Brethren CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $176,083
Brethren:

$176,083
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $116,007; detached houses: $120,735; mobile homes: $78,994

Median gross rent in 2022: $976.

March 2022 cost of living index in Brethren: 83.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.9%
(21.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.3% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Brethren, MI (2022)
    • 37395.4%White alone
    • 82.0%Two or more races
    • 41.0%American Indian alone

Races in Brethren detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Brethren, Michigan as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Brethren is 49 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (41.4%), English (20.7%), Polish (11.2%), Finnish (6.9%), German (4.3%), Swedish (3.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 729 feet

4 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.0%
Michigan:

6.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,153 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,048 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sheboygan, WI (93.1 miles , pop. 50,792).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (130.0 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (189.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kaleva, MI (2.2 miles ),
Wellston, MI (2.6 miles ),
Onekama, MI (3.2 miles ),
Bear Lake, MI (3.2 miles ),
Copemish, MI (3.6 miles ),
Stronach, MI (3.8 miles),
Eastlake, MI (3.8 miles ),
Parkdale, MI (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 44.30 N, Longitude: 86.02 W

Area code: 231

Distribution of median household income in Brethren, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Brethren, MI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.9%
Michigan:

3.5%
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 73.7. This is about average.

City:

73.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.9
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Brethren-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.4 miles away from the Brethren place center killed 2 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/26/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 35.3 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Brethren-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Michigan state average. It is 45% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 146.1 miles away from Brethren center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 308.8 miles away from Brethren center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 344.9 miles away from Brethren center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 416.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 273.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 391.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Manistee County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Brethren:

  • MANISTEE COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MANISTEE, MI)
  • WEST SHORE MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; MANISTEE, MI)
  • FMC - MANISTEE (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; MANISTEE, MI)
  • TENDERCARE OF MANISTEE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MANISTEE, MI)

Amtrak station near Brethren:

  • 18 miles: MESICK (HWY. 115 AT HWY. 37) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Brethren:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 39 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Ferris State University (about 51 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 67 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Muskegon Community College (about 74 miles; Muskegon, MI; FT enrollment: 3,310)
  • Baker College of Muskegon (about 74 miles; Muskegon, MI; FT enrollment: 3,293)
  • Central Michigan University (about 80 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Grand Valley State University (about 93 miles; Allendale, MI; FT enrollment: 21,982)

Public high school in Brethren:

Public elementary/middle schools in Brethren:

  • BRETHREN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 145, Location: 4400 NORTH HIGH BRIDGE RD, Grades: 6-8)
  • KND ELEMENTARY (Location: 4400 N HIGHBRIDGE RD, Grades: KG-5)
See full list of schools located in Brethren

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Brethren: Manikiwa Recreation Site (A), Dickson Township Hall (B), Dickson Township Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Brethren: Epworth United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Brethren Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Center Lake (A), Lake Elinor (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Brethren include: Manikawa Park (1), Dickson Township Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Manistee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Brethren and their reported violations in the past:

TRACKS (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 4 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

60.0%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

14.1%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Brethren:

Marital status in Brethren, MI
  • Never married: 31.5%
  • Now married: 48.9%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

For population 25 years and over in Brethren:

  • High school or higher: 89.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Brethren, MI (based on Manistee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,1065
Evangelical Protestant2,54522
Mainline Protestant2,32910
Other1113
None14,642-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Manistee County:

4.04 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Here:

6.47 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 30
Here:

12.12 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Manistee County:

9.9%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Manistee County:

28.5%
Michigan:

29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Manistee County:

14.4%
Michigan:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Brethren:

  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WKJF (1370 AM; 5 kW; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WMTE (1340 AM; 1 kW; MANISTEE, MI; Owner: LAKE MICHIGAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)

Strongest FM radio stations in Brethren:

  • WIAA (88.7 FM; INTERLOCHEN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WOUF (92.1 FM; BEULAH, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTCM-FM (103.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WOLW (91.1 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WCUZ (100.1 FM; BEAR LAKE, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBNZ (99.3 FM; FRANKFORT, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVXM (97.7 FM; MANISTEE, MI; Owner: XAVIER UNIVERSITY)
  • WKAD (93.7 FM; HARRIETTA, MI; Owner: CADILLAC BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WMTE-FM (101.5 FM; MANISTEE, MI; Owner: LAKE MICHIGAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCXT (105.3 FM; HART, MI; Owner: WATERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WICA (91.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WGFN (98.1 FM; GLEN ARBOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WJZJ (95.5 FM; GLEN ARBOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WKZC (94.9 FM; SCOTTVILLE, MI; Owner: LAKE MICHIGAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKVK (100.7 FM; HONOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF MICHIGAN, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Brethren:

  • WPBN-TV (Channel 7; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WPBN/WTOM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • W34BZ (Channel 34; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W48BY (Channel 48; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53CC (Channel 53; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WWTV (Channel 9; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: HERITAGE B/CING COMPANY OF MICHIGAN)
  • W68DD (Channel 68; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WFQX-TV (Channel 33; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • W62CQ (Channel 62; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WCMW (Channel 21; MANISTEE, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 40.4mTotal length
  • $640,000Total costs
  • 36,590Total average daily traffic
  • 5,484Total average daily truck traffic
  • 40,630Total future (year 2013) average daily traffic
New bridges in Brethren, MI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Brethren, MI

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Brethren)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • 17264, Lat: 44.317500 Lon: -86.058611, Type: Pole, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WQJK803,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/25/2018, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: William A Gaylord, Registrant: Coli, Inc., 7280 Rapid City Rd, Rapid City, MI 49676, Phone: (231) 331-4622, Fax: (231) 331-6500, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KB8FCC, Licensee ID: L00301445, Grant Date: 01/07/2021, Expiration Date: 02/12/2031, Certifier: David A Basil, Registrant: David A Basil, 14822 Coates Hwy, Brethren, MI 49619

  • Call Sign: KB8HVD, Licensee ID: L00146096, Grant Date: 06/08/2009, Expiration Date: 08/28/2019, Cancellation Date: 08/31/2021, Certifier: Danielle M Baysinger, Registrant: Danielle M Baysinger, Brethren, MI 49619

  • Call Sign: N8AYQ, Licensee ID: L00665629, Grant Date: 01/30/2007, Expiration Date: 01/30/2017, Cancellation Date: 02/12/2019, Registrant: Jim Hundley, 4640 Rita Lane, Brethren, MI 49619-9735

  • Call Sign: N8JIM, Licensee ID: L00243604, Grant Date: 01/30/2007, Expiration Date: 01/30/2017, Cancellation Date: 02/12/2019, Registrant: Marge L Hundley, 4640 Rita Lane, Brethren, MI 49619-9735


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Brethren, MI
  • 54.3%Utility gas
  • 21.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.0%Wood
  • 6.2%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Brethren, MI
  • 53.3%Utility gas
  • 46.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Brethren compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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