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Lupton, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 348.
Males: 166  (47.8%)
Females: 182  (52.2%)
Median resident age:

52.7 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 48635, 48654.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,260
Lupton:

$49,260
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,006

Lupton CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $139,818
Lupton:

$139,818
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $122,089; detached houses: $131,877; mobile homes: $56,179
March 2022 cost of living index in Lupton: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.4%

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  • Races in Lupton, MI (2022)
    • 24388.0%White alone
    • 2810.1%Hispanic
    • 31.1%Two or more races

Races in Lupton 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 Lupton, Michigan as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lupton is 35 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (46.9%), American (13.6%), English (11.1%), Polish (8.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 920 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $638 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,214 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (70.0 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Detroit, MI (148.8 miles , pop. 951,270).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (257.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rose City, MI (2.1 miles ),
West Branch, MI (3.9 miles ),
Mio, MI (4.0 miles ),
Skidway Lake, MI (4.1 miles ),
Prescott, MI (4.1 miles ),
Whittemore, MI (4.2 miles ),
St. Helen, MI (4.5 miles ),
Turner, MI (4.8 miles)

Latitude: 44.43 N, Longitude: 84.03 W

Area code: 989

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

6.5%
Michigan:

3.5%

Tornado activity:

Lupton-area historical tornado activity is below Michigan state average. It is 45% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/27/1991, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.6 miles away from the Lupton place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/30/1976, a category F3 tornado 6.7 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lupton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Michigan state average. It is 64% 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 274.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 243.5 miles away from the city 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 167.4 miles away from Lupton center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 269.9 miles away from Lupton 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 116.6 miles away from the city 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 459.3 miles away from Lupton 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 Ogemaw County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 4

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Lupton:

  • BORTZ HEALTH CARE OF ROSE CITY (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; ROSE CITY, MI)
  • LEELIN HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; WEST BRANCH, MI)
  • HOSPICE OF HELPING HANDS INC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; WEST BRANCH, MI)
  • MICHIGAN PREMIER HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; WEST BRANCH, MI)
  • BORTZ HEALTH CARE OF WEST BRANCH (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WEST BRANCH, MI)
  • WEST BRANCH GERIATRIC VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; WEST BRANCH, MI)
  • HEARTLAND HOME CARE INC. MIDLA (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; WEST BRANCH, MI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lupton:

  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 49 miles; Harrison, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,653)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 57 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Delta College (about 61 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)
  • Saginaw Valley State University (about 61 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 9,021)
  • Central Michigan University (about 70 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 81 miles; Traverse City, MI; FT enrollment: 3,276)
  • Ferris State University (about 89 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lupton: Lupton Fire Department (A), Rose Township Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Lupton include: Lupton Friends Church (A), Bible Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Green Lake (A), Middle Lake (B), Mud Lake (C), Pintail Pond (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Ogemaw 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 Lupton that have no violations reported:

  • LOST VALLEY CAMP.STORE/RES#1 (Population served: 650, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LOST VALLEY CAMP.PAVIL.#3 (Population served: 650, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LOST VALLEY CAMP.BATH#2 (Population served: 650, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PARKVIEW ACRES INC (Population served: 500, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LUPTON FRIENDS CHURCH (Population served: 80, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WEST BRANCH POKER ROOM (Population served: 80, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • THE NEW SUNRISE CAFE' (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • KENYONS RESORT (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HARRY'S CONEY ISLAND (Population served: 30, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PARKVIEW ACRES SHOWER BLD & CG (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

71.2%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.9%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lupton:

Marital status in Lupton, MI
  • Never married: 23.3%
  • Now married: 37.7%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 12.2%
  • Divorced: 24.5%

For population 25 years and over in Lupton:

  • High school or higher: 85.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.0%
  • 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:

13.7
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lupton, MI (based on Ogemaw County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,8393
Evangelical Protestant2,57620
Mainline Protestant1,1016
Other3064
None14,877-
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: 6
Here:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

1.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Ogemaw County:

10.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.4%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.7%
Michigan:

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

15.0%
State:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lupton:

  • 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)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WXYT (1270 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF DETROIT)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WCHB (1200 AM; 50 kW; TAYLOR, MI; Owner: RADIO ONE OF DETROIT, LLC)
  • WDFN (1130 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSGW (790 AM; 5 kW; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: NM LICENSING LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lupton:

  • WMSD (90.9 FM; ROSE TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL)
  • WKJC (104.7 FM; TAWAS CITY, MI; Owner: CARROLL ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WBMI (105.5 FM; WEST BRANCH, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO NETWORK CORPORATION)
  • WUPS (98.5 FM; HOUGHTON LAKE, MI; Owner: COLTRACE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQLB (103.3 FM; TAWAS CITY, MI; Owner: CARROLL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCMB-FM (95.7 FM; OSCODA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WATZ-FM (99.3 FM; ALPENA, MI; Owner: WATZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WAVC (93.9 FM; MIO, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WHST (106.1 FM; TAWAS CITY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lupton:

  • WCML (Channel 6; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • W61CS (Channel 61; HOUGHTON LAKE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W50CD (Channel 50; HOUGHTON LAKE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.3mTotal length
  • 6,541Total average daily traffic
  • 538Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,001Total future (year 2018) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Lupton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 112B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 128 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 1416J, N1416J, N-1416J, Serial Number: 531, Airworthiness Date: 02/01/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 11/17/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Richard Settles, 2628 Shady Shores Rd, Lupton, MI 48635
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 305A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 99 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5290G, N5290G, N-5290G, Serial Number: 21225, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 06/14/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 08/05/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Judson E Cotner, 2315 Thayer Rd, Lupton, MI 48635
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/04/2018

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 23 took place in 2003, and the least - 1 in 2018. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Lupton, MI When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (52.4%), and Outside Fires (33.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Lupton, MI
    • 8652.4%Structure Fires
    • 5533.5%Outside Fires
    • 159.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 84.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Lupton, MI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lupton, MI
  • 57.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.6%Wood
  • 9.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lupton, MI
  • 54.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.3%Wood
  • 18.2%Utility gas


Lupton compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black 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 below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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  • Mark N. Williams (1)

Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.

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