Mecosta, Michigan

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Population in 2022: 451 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +2.5%
 
Males: 221  (49.1%)
Females: 230  (50.9%)
Median resident age:

42.3 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 49332.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,003 (it was $32,857 in 2000)
Mecosta:

$66,003
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,699 (it was $14,620 in 2000)

Mecosta village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $102,325 (it was $56,100 in 2000)
Mecosta:

$102,325
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $110,609; detached houses: $119,697; mobile homes: $44,574

Median gross rent in 2022: $900.

March 2022 cost of living index in Mecosta: 80.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.6%
(21.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 41.7% for Black residents, 60.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Mecosta, MI (2022)
    • 44889.1%White alone
    • 234.6%Black alone
    • 193.8%Two or more races
    • 102.0%Hispanic

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



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 16 registered sex offenders living in Mecosta, Michigan as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mecosta is 34 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (22.1%), American (19.5%), Swedish (13.0%), English (10.4%), European (5.8%), Dutch (5.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 980 feet

Land area: 1.14 square miles.

Population density: 394 people per square mile   (very low).

Mecosta, Michigan map

7 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.6%
Michigan:

5.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,334 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $741 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Grand Rapids, MI (50.5 miles , pop. 197,800).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Detroit, MI (137.4 miles , pop. 951,270).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (175.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Canadian Lakes, MI (2.1 miles ),
Barryton, MI (3.1 miles ),
Stanwood, MI (3.4 miles ),
Village of Lake Isabella, MI (3.4 miles ),
Lake Isabella, MI (3.4 miles ),
Lakeview, MI (3.5 miles ),
Big Rapids, MI (3.7 miles ),
Morley, MI (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 43.62 N, Longitude: 85.23 W

Area code: 231

Distribution of median household income in Mecosta, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Mecosta, MI in 2022
Mecosta satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $238,300
  • 2020: 19 buildings, average cost: $238,300
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $136,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Mecosta, MI residents
Average permit cost in Mecosta, MI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.6%
Michigan:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +43 (+10.8%).
Most common industries in Mecosta, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.8%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.8%)
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.1%)
  • Social assistance (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.1%)
Most common occupations in Mecosta, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Cashiers (5.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.1%)
  • Cashiers (10.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.1%)
  • Child care workers (6.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)

Average climate in Mecosta, Michigan

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Mecosta, Michigan average temperatures Mecosta, Michigan average precipitation Mecosta, Michigan humidity Mecosta, Michigan wind speed Mecosta, Michigan snowfall Mecosta, Michigan sunshine Mecosta, Michigan clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Mecosta-area historical tornado activity is near Michigan state average. It is 10% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 20.3 miles away from the Mecosta village center killed 18 people and injured 340 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.1 miles away from the village center killed 5 people and injured 142 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mecosta-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Michigan state average. It is 43% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 249.9 miles away from the city 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 287.0 miles away from Mecosta 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 96.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 217.9 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 383.4 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 359.5 miles away from Mecosta 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 Mecosta County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mecosta topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Mecosta:

  • NORTHLAND MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 5 miles away; STANWOOD, MI)
  • KELSEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 13 miles away; LAKEVIEW, MI)
  • SPECTRUM HEALTH REHAB AND NSG CTRS-KELSEY HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LAKEVIEW, MI)
  • FMC - BIG RAPIDS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; BIG RAPIDS, MI)
  • SPECTRUM HEALTH BIG RAPIDS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; BIG RAPIDS, MI)
  • METRON OF BIG RAPIDS (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BIG RAPIDS, MI)
  • ALTERCARE OF BIG RAPIDS (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BIG RAPIDS, MI)

Airports located in Mecosta:

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Amtrak stations near Mecosta:

  • 14 miles: BIG RAPIDS (120 N. MICHIGAN AVE.) - Bus Station . Services: intercity bus service.
  • 20 miles: HOWARD CITY (130 N. ENSLEY ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mecosta:

  • Ferris State University (about 14 miles; Big Rapids, MI; Full-time enrollment: 11,238)
  • Central Michigan University (about 23 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 34 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 48 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Cornerstone University (about 49 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 2,573)
  • Grand Rapids Community College (about 51 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,296)
  • Calvin College (about 52 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 4,117)

Public elementary/middle school in Mecosta:

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Library in Mecosta:

  • MORTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $252,262; Location: 110 SOUTH JAMES STREET; 19,630 books; 1,119 audio materials; 1,279 video materials; 4 local licensed databases; 70 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • "Mecosta County General Hospital" is now "Mecosta County Medical Center", 605 Oak Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307, (231) 796-8691, www.mcmcbr.com Thanks. Bonnie

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Mecosta: Morton Township Library (A), Morton Township Fire and Rescue Mecosta Station (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Creek: Dye Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Blue Lake Motel (9896 11 Mile Road).

Mecosta 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 Mecosta and their reported violations in the past:

SYLVESTER COMMUNITY CHRUCH (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-23-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 12 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
TUBBS LAKE RESORT (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
SLUGGERS (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 20 routine major monitoring violations
  • 4 regular monitoring violations
MECOSTA COUNTY YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
SHOOLTZ'S LANDING (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
MECOSTA COUNTY SENIOR CENTER (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
ROUND LAKE RESORT INC (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
HEARTS OF THE LAKE PLAZA (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation

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

  • MORTON TOWNSHIP HALL (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • K J'S RESTAURANT (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • VFW #2335 (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CH (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.8 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

73.5%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

9.6%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Mecosta:

Marital status in Mecosta, MI
  • Never married: 27.2%
  • Now married: 42.6%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 20.1%

For population 25 years and over in Mecosta:

  • High school or higher: 84.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Michigan average:

11.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Mecosta
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mecosta, MI (based on Mecosta County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,42039
Catholic4,7964
Mainline Protestant2,43212
Other4504
None29,700-
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: 9
Mecosta County:

2.16 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
Mecosta County:

2.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.31 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 32
This county:

7.67 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

8.6%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Mecosta County:

29.2%
Michigan:

29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.6%
Michigan:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Mecosta:

46.0%
State:

50.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

40.6%
Michigan:

47.9%

Average BMI:
Mecosta:

29.0
Michigan:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Mecosta:

24.8%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Mecosta:

11.6%
Michigan:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Mecosta:

31.5%
Michigan:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

52.8%
State:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

76.6%
State:

79.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Mecosta, MI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$6,551
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$30
Financial Administration 0$0 1$795
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$2,830
Totals for Government 0$0 11$10,206

Mecosta government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $97,000 ($215.08)
    Central Staff Services: $53,000 ($117.52)
    General - Other: $15,000 ($33.26)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($13.30)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($6.65)
    Air Transportation: $3,000 ($6.65)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $2,000 ($4.43)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $30,000 ($66.52)

Mecosta government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $5,000 ($11.09)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($6.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $61,000 ($135.25)
    General Local Government Support: $27,000 ($59.87)
  • Tax - Property: $31,000 ($68.74)

Mecosta government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $371,000 ($822.62)

Businesses in Mecosta, MI

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 4

Strongest AM radio stations in Mecosta:

  • WBRN (1460 AM; 5 kW; BIG RAPIDS, MI; Owner: RH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • 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.)
  • WOOD (1300 AM; 20 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMJH (810 AM; daytime; 4 kW; ROCKFORD, MI)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WXYT (1270 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF DETROIT)
  • 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mecosta:

  • WBRN-FM (100.9 FM; BIG RAPIDS, MI; Owner: RH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYBR (102.3 FM; BIG RAPIDS, MI; Owner: MENTOR PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WSCG-FM (106.3 FM; LAKEVIEW, MI; Owner: STAFFORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WCEN-FM (94.5 FM; HEMLOCK, MI; Owner: NM LICENSING LLC)
  • WUGN (99.7 FM; MIDLAND, MI; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC)
  • WDEE-FM (97.3 FM; REED CITY, MI; Owner: STEVEN V. BEILFUSS)
  • WMHW-FM (91.5 FM; MT. PLEASANT, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WCMU-FM (89.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIV. BD OF TRUSTES)
  • WCZY-FM (104.3 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WCFX (95.3 FM; CLARE, MI; Owner: GOLDSEN BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Mecosta:

  • WCMU-TV (Channel 14; MOUNT PLEASANT, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WWTV (Channel 9; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: HERITAGE B/CING COMPANY OF MICHIGAN)
  • W58CU (Channel 58; BIG RAPIDS, MI; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBWM-LP (Channel 32; MOUNT PLEASANT, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WZZM-TV (Channel 13; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS CORP. OF OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • W61DK (Channel 61; MOUNT PLEASANT, MI; Owner: NTN/SAGINAW, INC.)
  • W60CO (Channel 60; MOUNT PLEASANT, MI; Owner: NTN/SAGINAW, INC.)

Mecosta fatal accident list:

Nov 16, 2008 07:40 PM, Sr-20, Lat: 43.624690, Lon: -85.237230, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Apr 16, 2000 00:54 AM, Sr-20, Lat: 43.626600, Lon: -85.242982, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 17, 1998 07:44 AM, Sr-20, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 17, 1997 00:25 AM, Main St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 112ft / 33.6mTotal length
  • 13,935Total average daily traffic
  • 906Total average daily truck traffic
  • 17,040Total future (year 2018) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Mecosta)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

40 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 43.616111 Lon: -85.253611, Call Sign: WPXC652,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.510 MHz, 159.750 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/2003, Expiration Date: 03/05/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2013, Certifier: Debra Card, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Mecosta, Lat: 43.621806 Lon: -85.233000, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.4 m, Overall height: 33.8 m, Call Sign: WQKQ501,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/12/2009, Expiration Date: 08/12/2019, Cancellation Date: 10/12/2019, Certifier: Jeremy R Sheets, Registrant: Cmsinter.Net LLC, 131 S Main Street, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858, Phone: (989) 400-4230, Fax: (989) 400-4229, Email:

  • MCT, 555 W Main St (Lat: 43.621806 Lon: -85.233000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 33.8 m, Call Sign: WQSC772,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/23/2023, Expiration Date: 09/03/2033, Certifier: Timothy C Bohen, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • MECOSTA, 1658 M 68 (Mecosta Cell Site) (Lat: 43.652222 Lon: -85.204722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 106 m, Overall height: 106.1 m, Call Sign: WQUV964,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11465.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/29/2014, Expiration Date: 10/29/2024, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • Mecosta250F, 14435 75th Avenue (Lat: 43.676361 Lon: -85.240028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WQWG397,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/13/2015, Expiration Date: 08/13/2025, Certifier: Chad Wachter, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • MUD LAKE2041, Madison Road (2456446) (Lat: 43.706944 Lon: -85.201361), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.6 m, Call Sign: WREJ543,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/16/2019, Expiration Date: 10/16/2029, Certifier: Laurie Gebhardt, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Mecosta)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: HUGHES 269B (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 64 mph), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 11XC, N11XC, N-11XC, Serial Number: 0102, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 10/16/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 12/28/1999
    Registrant (Individual): Clayton C Capen, 11681 11 Mile Rd, Mecosta, MI 49332
  • Aircraft: HUGHES 269A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 65 mph), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 20SD, N20SD, N-20SD, Serial Number: 66-0593, Year manufactured: 1986, Airworthiness Date: 05/28/1986, Certificate Issue Date: 11/29/1999
    Registrant (Individual): Clayton C Capen, 11681 11 Mile Rd, Mecosta, MI 49332
  • Aircraft: HUGHES 269B (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 64 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 9508F, N9508F, N-9508F, Serial Number: 1070338, Certificate Issue Date: 01/14/2003
    Registrant (Individual): Clayton C Capen, 11681 11 Mile Rd, Mecosta, MI 49332
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/24/2018

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

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of fires - 28 took place in 2018, and the least - 2 in 2005. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Mecosta, MI When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (56.0%), and Outside Fires (31.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Mecosta, MI
    • 9856.0%Structure Fires
    • 5531.4%Outside Fires
    • 158.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 74.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Mecosta, MI
Most common first names in Mecosta, MI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2271.7 years
William2075.1 years
Donald1872.2 years
James1675.6 years
Charles1580.3 years
Robert1573.3 years
Mary1480.1 years
Harold1273.3 years
Richard1273.8 years
Joseph1170.9 years
Most common last names in Mecosta, MI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2371.6 years
Johnson1276.8 years
Adams968.4 years
Minkel876.8 years
Miller674.5 years
Taylor672.1 years
Moore670.8 years
Boroff571.2 years
Thompson578.8 years
King570.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mecosta, MI
  • 90.5%Utility gas
  • 5.9%Wood
  • 2.4%Electricity
  • 1.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mecosta, MI
  • 87.0%Utility gas
  • 13.0%Electricity


Mecosta compared to Michigan state average:

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