Brutus, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 218.
Males: 95  (43.8%)
Females: 123  (56.2%)
Median resident age:

36.5 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 49716.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,145
Brutus:

$68,145
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,621

Brutus CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $274,837
Brutus:

$274,837
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $198,584; detached houses: $198,971
March 2022 cost of living index in Brutus: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.4%

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  • Races in Brutus, MI (2022)
    • 17884.8%White alone
    • 2110.0%Two or more races
    • 52.4%American Indian alone
    • 41.9%Hispanic

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



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Brutus, Michigan as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Brutus is 20 to 1.


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Ancestries: Polish (30.8%), German (15.4%), Syrian (13.8%), English (1.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 680 feet

1 resident is foreign born

This place:

0.5%
Michigan:

6.9%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (149.1 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Detroit, MI (230.5 miles , pop. 951,270).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (291.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Alanson, MI (1.9 miles ),
Pellston, MI (2.1 miles ),
Ponshewaing, MI (2.3 miles),
Oden, MI (2.3 miles ),
Conway, MI (2.6 miles ),
Indian River, MI (3.1 miles ),
Levering, MI (3.1 miles ),
Bay View, MI (3.2 miles)

Latitude: 45.49 N, Longitude: 84.78 W

Area code: 231

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

5.8%
Michigan:

3.5%

Tornado activity:

Brutus-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/3/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 30.7 miles away from the Brutus place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 57.6 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Brutus-area historical earthquake activity is near Michigan state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 353.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 324.6 miles away from Brutus center
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 227.6 miles away from Brutus center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 343.4 miles away from Brutus center
On 9/2/1994 at 21:23:06, a magnitude 3.5 (3.4 LG, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 186.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/2019 at 14:50:45, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 311.9 miles away from Brutus 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 Emmet County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Brutus:

  • BAY BLUFFS-EMMET CO MED CARE FAC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HARBOR SPRINGS, MI)
  • MI HME HLTH CARE TERMINAL CARE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; INDIAN RIVER, MI)
  • MCLAREN - NORTHERN MICHIGAN Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • BORTZ HEALTH CARE OF PETOSKEY (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • PETOSKEY NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; PETOSKEY, MI)

Amtrak stations near Brutus:

  • 4 miles: PELLSTON (100 STIMPSON ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 13 miles: PETOSKY (PETOSKEY, 301 W. MITCHELL ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 17 miles: WALLOON LAKE (HWY. 75 AT US HWY 131) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Brutus:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 64 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Lake Superior State University (about 72 miles; Sault Ste Marie, MI; FT enrollment: 2,242)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 106 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Ferris State University (about 130 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 132 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Central Michigan University (about 132 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Delta College (about 140 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Maple Ridge Golf Club (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Brutus include: Pentecostal Church of God (A), Liberty Baptist Church (B), Calvary Baptist Church (C), Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Emmet County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

HOPPIES BAR (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
MAPLE RIDGE GOLF CLUB (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Brutus that have no violations reported:

  • HIDDEN RIVER GOLF AND CASTING (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

77.6%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Brutus:

Marital status in Brutus, MI
  • Never married: 8.4%
  • Now married: 77.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

For population 25 years and over in Brutus:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Brutus, MI (based on Emmet County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,6717
Evangelical Protestant3,04828
Mainline Protestant2,97611
Other6236
None20,376-
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: 16
This county:

4.79 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Emmet County:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
Emmet County:

3.60 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
This county:

5.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 49
Emmet County:

14.68 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.1%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Emmet County:

30.0%
Michigan:

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

13.9%
Michigan:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Brutus:

  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WIDG (940 AM; 5 kW; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WWKK (750 AM; 1 kW; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: STONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WMBN (1340 AM; 1 kW; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WHAK (960 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS CITY, MI)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WCBY (1240 AM; 1 kW; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WDBC (680 AM; 10 kW; ESCANABA, MI; Owner: KMB BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Brutus:

  • WKLZ-FM (98.9 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF PETOSKEY, INC.)
  • WMKC (102.9 FM; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WCMW-FM (103.9 FM; HARBOR SPRINGS, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WLXT (96.3 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WTLI (89.3 FM; BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WGFM (105.1 FM; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WDQV (88.5 FM; MACKINAW CITY, MI; Owner: BROADCAST MUSIC MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WBLW (88.1 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WBCM (93.5 FM; BOYNE CITY, MI; Owner: WBCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WKPK (106.7 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF GAYLORD, INC.)
  • WCML-FM (91.7 FM; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WLJZ (94.5 FM; MACKINAW CITY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WPHN (90.5 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WFDX (92.5 FM; ATLANTA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WICV (100.9 FM; EAST JORDAN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • W268AD (101.5 FM; MACKINAW CITY, MI; Owner: GOSPEL OPPORTUNITIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Brutus:

  • W18BX (Channel 18; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W20BQ (Channel 20; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W23BM (Channel 23; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W25CD (Channel 25; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W31BI (Channel 31; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W51CR (Channel 51; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BN (Channel 53; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W57CP (Channel 57; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W64CK (Channel 64; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W55CL (Channel 55; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W34CR (Channel 34; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: FRANK J. CATZ, LIVING TRUST)
  • W41CK (Channel 41; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: FRANK J. CATZ, LIVING TRUST)
  • W39CB (Channel 39; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62CR (Channel 62; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36CD (Channel 36; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66CY (Channel 66; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WCML (Channel 6; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WFUP (Channel 45; VANDERBILT, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • WTOM-TV (Channel 4; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: WPBN/WTOM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 4.0mTotal length
  • 1,659Total average daily traffic
  • 82Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,684Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Brutus)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 45.500306 Lon: -84.778750, Call Sign: WQVQ932,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.337 MHz, 456.337 MHz, 451.437 MHz, 456.437 MHz, Grant Date: 04/20/2015, Expiration Date: 04/20/2025, Certifier: Dave Peterson, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N8QYY, Licensee ID: L00283544, Grant Date: 04/28/2012, Expiration Date: 04/28/2022, Registrant: Kenneth L Sydow, 2747 Pine Trail Road, Brutus, MI 49716

  • Call Sign: KC8ZFN, Licensee ID: L00828600, Grant Date: 03/26/2014, Expiration Date: 03/26/2024, Certifier: John W Meeks, Registrant: John W Meeks, 1990 Red School Rd, Brutus, MI 49716

  • Call Sign: KD8UOS, Licensee ID: L01782356, Grant Date: 09/23/2023, Expiration Date: 09/23/2033, Certifier: Hall S Derkin, Registrant: Hall S Derkin, 8202 Devils Elbow Drive, Brutus, MI 49716


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5303F, N5303F, N-5303F, Serial Number: 15423, Year manufactured: 1950, Airworthiness Date: 02/10/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 08/04/2003
    Registrant (Individual): David W Schroeder, 2170 Pine Trl, Brutus, MI 49716
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3188D, N3188D, N-3188D, Serial Number: 31986, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 08/15/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 2170 Pine Trl, Brutus, MI 49716
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/30/2018

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Brutus, MI
  • 69.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.3%Wood
  • 10.2%Other fuel
  • 5.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Brutus, MI
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Brutus compared to Michigan state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house 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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