Elk Rapids, Michigan

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Population (year 2000): 1,700. Estimated population in July 2006: 1,707 (+0.4% change)

Males: 826	(48.6%)
Females: 874	(51.4%)

Antrim County

Median resident age:	43.4 years
Michigan median age:	35.5 years

Zip codes: 49629.

Estimated median household income in 2005: $31,200 (it was $31,382 in 2000)

Elk Rapids	$31,200
Michigan:	$46,039

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $177,700 (it was $136,900 in 2000)

Elk Rapids	$177,700
Michigan:	$149,300

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Races in Elk Rapids:

White Non-Hispanic (95.7%)
Hispanic (2.1%)
American Indian (1.2%)
Two or more races (0.8%)
Other race (0.6%)

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Ancestries: German (28.8%), English (20.4%), Irish (15.6%), French (7.3%), Polish (5.9%), Dutch (5.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 587 feet

Land area: 1.68 square miles.

Population density: 1020 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Elk Rapids

High school or higher: 91.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.0%
Unemployed: 4.6%
Mean travel time to work: 21.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Elk Rapids village

Never married: 19.2%
Now married: 57.4%
Separated: 0.9%
Widowed: 11.7%
Divorced: 10.8%

34 residents are foreign born

This village:	2.0%
Michigan:	5.3%

According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Elk Rapids, Michigan in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Elk Rapids to the number of sex offenders is 855 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this village is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Elk Rapids:	1.0% ($1,395)
Michigan:	1.3% ($1,461)

Elk Rapids satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Grand Rapids, MI (135.0 miles , pop. 197,800).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (216.5 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (262.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Bellaire, MI (15.1 miles ), Central Lake, MI (15.7 miles ), Traverse City, MI (16.8 miles ), Suttons Bay, MI (17.4 miles ), Greilickville, MI (17.8 miles ), Kalkaska, MI (19.4 miles ), Northport, MI (21.5 miles ), Ellsworth, MI (21.9 miles ).

Latitude: 44.90 N, Longitude: 85.41 W

5 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Area code: 231

Elk Rapids household income distribution

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Population change in the 1990s: +48 (+2.9%).

Most common industries for males:

Construction (14%)
Accommodation and food services (10%)
Machinery (6%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
Food and beverage stores (5%)
Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4%)
Educational services (4%)

Most common industries for females:

Health care (14%)
Educational services (14%)
Accommodation and food services (14%)
Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
Finance and insurance (4%)
Social assistance (4%)
Public administration (4%)

Most common occupations for males

Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (4%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
Carpenters (3%)

Most common occupations for females

Registered nurses (6%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
Cashiers (4%)

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Crime in Elk Rapids by Year
Type	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006
Murders	0	0	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Rapes	0	1	1	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	58.1	57.9	0.0	0.0	0.0
Robberies	0	0	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Assaults	0	1	0	3	0	1
per 100,000	0.0	58.1	0.0	173.0	0.0	58.6
Burglaries	5	11	7	3	2	8
per 100,000	292.6	639.5	405.6	173.0	115.7	468.9
Thefts	52	42	56	35	39	31
per 100,000	3042.7	2441.9	3244.5	2018.5	2255.6	1817.1
Auto thefts	1	1	3	0	2	0
per 100,000	58.5	58.1	173.8	0.0	115.7	0.0
Arson	1	1	1	2	0	0
per 100,000	58.5	58.1	57.9	115.3	0.0	0.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 239.8)	146.9	205.2	218.4	127.5	107.6	117.2

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 5 (5 officers).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	2.93
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Elk Rapids, Michigan

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Elk Rapids, Michigan average temperatures

Elk Rapids, Michigan average precipitation

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Elk Rapids-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.7 miles away from the Elk Rapids village center killed 2 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/26/1969, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.2 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Hospitals/medical centers near Elk Rapids:

LEELANAU MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER (about 21 miles; NORTHPORT, MI)
MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER (about 22 miles; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
KALKASKA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER (about 25 miles; KALKASKA, MI)

Political contributions by individuals in Elk Rapids, MI

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Elk Rapids:

CHERRY CAPITAL (about 16 miles; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; ID: TVC)
OTSEGO COUNTY (about 50 miles; GAYLORD, MI; ID: GLR)
PELLSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT OF EMMET COUNTY (about 64 miles; PELLSTON, MI; ID: PLN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Elk Rapids:

YUBA (about 5 miles; ELK RAPIDS, MI; ID: 34U)
TORCHPORT (about 12 miles; EASTPORT, MI; ID: 59M)
ANTRIM COUNTY (about 17 miles; BELLAIRE, MI; ID: ACB)

Amtrak stations near Elk Rapids:

19 miles: TRAVERSE CITY (3233 CASS ST.) - Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
20 miles: KALKASA (KALKASKA, 2325 U.S. 131 NORTH) - Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elk Rapids:

NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE (about 15 miles; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,343)
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 84 miles; BIG RAPIDS, MI; FT enrollment: 8,593)
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (about 100 miles; MT PLEASANT, MI; FT enrollment: 21,353)
LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY (about 116 miles; SAULT STE MARIE, MI; FT enrollment: 2,677)
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY (about 119 miles; MIDLAND, MI; FT enrollment: 2,784)
MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 127 miles; MUSKEGON, MI; FT enrollment: 2,365)
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 134 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; FT enrollment: 7,590)

Public high school in Elk Rapids:

ELK RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 513; Location: 308 MEGUZEE POINT ROAD; Grades: 09 - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Elk Rapids:

CHERRYLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 382; Location: 707 E. 3RD STREET; Grades: 06 - 08)
LAKELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 381; Location: 616 BUCKLEY STREET; Grades: PK - 05)

Library in Elk Rapids:

ELK RAPIDS DISTRICT LIBRARY (Operating income: $117,227; Location: 300 ISLE OF PINES; 18,000 books; 520 audio materials; 60 video materials; 42 serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Chain-O-Lakes Marine Incorporated (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Elk Rapids: Calvary Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Bass Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

River: Elk River (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Elk Rapids include: Library Park (1), Rotary Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Elk Rapids Area Historical Society (Museums; 611 River Street), Guntzviller Taxidermy (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 11060 South US31), Nature Connection (Nature Centers; 137 River Street).

Hotel: Elk Rapids Beach Resort Condominiums (8975 Bay Shore Road).

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

VASQUEZ HACIENDA (Population served: 25, Groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

One routine major monitoring violation

One regular monitoring violation

WHITE BIRCH LODGE (Population served: 25, Groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

3 routine major monitoring violations

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

WANDAWOOD RESORT (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:

This village:	2.2 people
Michigan:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This village:	62.9%
Whole state:	68.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This village:	2.0%
Whole state:	5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:

This village:	8.2%
Whole state:	10.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:

This village:	2.4%
Whole state:	4.8%

Elk Rapids compared to Michigan state average:

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Median age above state average.
Number of college students below state average.

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Banks with branches in Elk Rapids (2007 data):

Northwestern Bank: Elk Rapids Branch at 97 River Street, branch established on 1978-10-20. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $707.3 mil, Deposits: $604.0 mil, headquarters in Traverse City, MI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 23 total offices
Alden State Bank: Elk Rapids Branch at 300 Ames St, branch established on 1992-01-20. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $177.6 mil, Deposits: $143.5 mil, headquarters in Alden, MI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices
Fifth Third Bank: Elk Rapids Branch at 120 Ames Street, branch established on 1967-12-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $48,441.3 mil, Deposits: $39,126.0 mil, headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 751 total offices, Holding Company: Fifth Third Bancorp

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Elk Rapids mode of transportation to work chart

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Elk Rapids government finances in 2002:

Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $675,000
Charges - Parks & Recreation: $501,000
Sewerage: $285,000

All Other: $58,000
Construction - Parks & Recreation: $409,000
Current Operations - Parks & Recreation: $567,000
Regular Highways: $346,000

Sewerage: $320,000

Police Protection: $290,000

Water Utilities: $174,000

Central Staff Services: $128,000

General - Other: $124,000

General Public Buildings: $90,000
Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $828,000
General - Interest on Debt: $44,000
Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $14,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $324,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $701,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $8,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $404,000
Water Utilities: $300,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $289,000
Water Utilities: $24,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $296,000
Interest Earnings: $79,000
Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $210,000
General - Other: $95,000

Sewerage: $91,000

Police Protection: $25,000

Parks & Recreation: $11,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,980,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $244,000
Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $37,000
State Intergovernmental - All Other: $217,000
Highways: $150,000
Tax - Property: $1,171,000
NEC: $53,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $701,000
Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $20,000

7.06% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($48,330 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.06%
Michigan average:	5.24%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Charlevoix County, MI	0.79% ($29,521 average AGI)
from Grand Traverse County, MI	0.77% ($27,169)
from Kalkaska County, MI	0.60% ($22,145)

7.09% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,549 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.09%
Michigan average:	5.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Grand Traverse County, MI	1.34% ($39,894 average AGI)
to Kalkaska County, MI	0.71% ($23,015)
to Charlevoix County, MI	0.67% ($28,129)

Strongest AM radio stations in Elk Rapids:

WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
WKJF (1370 AM; 5 kW; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
WLJN (1400 AM; 1 kW; ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: GOOD NEWS MEDIA, INC.)
WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elk Rapids:

WKLT (97.5 FM; KALKASKA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
WICA (91.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
WJZQ (92.9 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
WLJN-FM (89.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GOOD NEWS MEDIA, INC.)
WLDR-FM (101.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
WBCM (93.5 FM; BOYNE CITY, MI; Owner: WBCM RADIO, INC.)
W201CM (88.1 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
WNMC-FM (90.7 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE)
WFCX (94.3 FM; LELAND, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN RADIO, INC.)
WCCW-FM (107.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
WTCM-FM (103.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
WKPK (106.7 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF GAYLORD, INC.)
WCZW (107.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
WICV (100.9 FM; EAST JORDAN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)

TV broadcast stations around Elk Rapids:

WGTU (Channel 29; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: SCANLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WCMV (Channel 27; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
W68DD (Channel 68; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W62CQ (Channel 62; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W25CU (Channel 25; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: EDWARD J. HESS AND/OR MADGE E. HESS)
W36BZ (Channel 36; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W56DF (Channel 56; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W15BM (Channel 15; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W34CE (Channel 34; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W48CC (Channel 48; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W52CP (Channel 52; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W58CN (Channel 58; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W66CX (Channel 66; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W54CR (Channel 54; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)

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