South Boardman, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 536.
Males: 285  (53.4%)
Females: 251  (46.6%)
Median resident age:

37.8 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 49680.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,130
South Boardman:

$55,130
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,256

South Boardman CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $170,504
South Boardman:

$170,504
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $137,558; detached houses: $144,070; mobile homes: $65,631

Median gross rent in 2022: $853.

March 2022 cost of living index in South Boardman: 82.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.9%

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  • Races in South Boardman, MI (2022)
    • 56191.8%White alone
    • 254.1%Two or more races
    • 162.6%American Indian alone
    • 20.3%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in South Boardman, Michigan as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in South Boardman is 31 to 1.


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Ancestries: Dutch (27.2%), Scottish (10.3%), German (9.8%), Italian (9.8%), Irish (4.9%), English (4.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1010 feet

2 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.3%
Michigan:

6.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,771 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,067 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (107.2 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (172.9 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (228.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fife Lake, MI (2.4 miles ),
Kalkaska, MI (2.8 miles ),
Kingsley, MI (3.6 miles ),
Rapid City, MI (3.7 miles ),
Manistee Lake, MI (4.1 miles ),
Alden, MI (4.1 miles),
Manton, MI (4.1 miles ),
Traverse City, MI (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 44.64 N, Longitude: 85.28 W

Area code: 231

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

5.4%
Michigan:

3.5%

Tornado activity:

South Boardman-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 58% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.1 miles away from the South Boardman 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 18.9 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

South Boardman-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Michigan state average. It is 57% 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 329.1 miles away from South Boardman center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 295.6 miles away from South Boardman 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 166.6 miles away from South Boardman center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 287.6 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 448.8 miles away from South Boardman 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 131.9 miles away from South Boardman 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 Kalkaska 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 South Boardman:

  • KALKASKA DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; KALKASKA, MI)
  • KALKASKA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; KALKASKA, MI)

Amtrak stations near South Boardman:

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

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Boardman:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 18 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 54 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Ferris State University (about 67 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Central Michigan University (about 77 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 86 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Delta College (about 99 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)
  • Saginaw Valley State University (about 100 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 9,021)

Public elementary/middle school in South Boardman:

  • SOUTH BOARDMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 5210 BOARDMAN RD SW, Grades: PK-1)

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Notable locations in South Boardman: South Boardman Station (A), Boardman Township Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in South Boardman include: South Boardman United Methodist Church (A), Victory Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Reservoirs: Wellman Mill Pond (A), Youngs Mill Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Boardman Township Clerk (Recreation Areas; 3016 Woodman Road Southwest), Orange Township Treasurer Fax (Recreation Areas; 7990000 Montgomery Road).

Kalkaska 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 South Boardman and their reported violations in the past:

VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations

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

  • YANKEE BOY RESTAURANT (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.0%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

For population 15 years and over in South Boardman:

Marital status in South Boardman, MI
  • Never married: 39.2%
  • Now married: 48.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 1.8%
  • Divorced: 10.3%

For population 25 years and over in South Boardman:

  • High school or higher: 93.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South Boardman, MI (based on Kalkaska County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,80516
Catholic7791
Mainline Protestant3243
Other1622
None14,083-
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: 5
Kalkaska County:

2.92 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Kalkaska County:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

5.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Here:

7.60 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

9.4%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Kalkaska County:

28.8%
State:

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

11.9%
Michigan:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in South Boardman:

  • 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.)
  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, 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.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • 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 South Boardman:

  • WJZQ (92.9 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WKLT (97.5 FM; KALKASKA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WTCM-FM (103.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WICA (91.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WLDR-FM (101.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WIAA (88.7 FM; INTERLOCHEN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WLJN-FM (89.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GOOD NEWS MEDIA, INC.)
  • W201CM (88.1 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WKPK (106.7 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF GAYLORD, INC.)
  • WNMC-FM (90.7 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE)
  • WUPS (98.5 FM; HOUGHTON LAKE, MI; Owner: COLTRACE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCW-FM (107.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WLXV (96.7 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WFCX (94.3 FM; LELAND, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WBCM (93.5 FM; BOYNE CITY, MI; Owner: WBCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WOLW (91.1 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WTLI (89.3 FM; BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • 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.)

TV broadcast stations around South Boardman:

  • WGTU (Channel 29; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: SCANLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCMV (Channel 27; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WWTV (Channel 9; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: HERITAGE B/CING COMPANY OF MICHIGAN)
  • WPBN-TV (Channel 7; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WPBN/WTOM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • 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)
  • W61CS (Channel 61; HOUGHTON LAKE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • 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)
  • W50CD (Channel 50; HOUGHTON LAKE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WFQX-TV (Channel 33; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • W54CR (Channel 54; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)

South Boardman fatal accident list:

Dec 26, 2012 10:03 AM, Us-131, Lat: 44.640653, Lon: -85.286703, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jul 9, 2005 11:00 PM, Supply, Lat: 44.641460, Lon: -85.293160, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.7mTotal length
  • 1,700Total average daily traffic
  • 170Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,000Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in South Boardman)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Supply Road (Lat: 44.651944 Lon: -85.357778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 144.8 m, Overall height: 152.4 m, Call Sign: WQGV680,
    Assigned Frequencies: 868.500 MHz, 853.500 MHz, Grant Date: 01/15/2014, Expiration Date: 07/14/2014, Cancellation Date: 02/28/2014, Certifier: Alexander Nowakowski Jr, Registrant: State Of Michigan, 4000 Collins Rd, Lansing, MI 48909-8131, Phone: (517) 336-2634, Fax: (517) 336-6222, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in South Boardman)

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 fires per year is 12. The highest number of reported fires - 27 took place in 2003, and the least - 2 in 2018. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in South Boardman, MI When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (43.8%), and Structure Fires (37.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in South Boardman, MI
    • 8943.8%Outside Fires
    • 7737.9%Structure Fires
    • 2411.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 136.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for South Boardman, MI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Boardman, MI
  • 61.4%Utility gas
  • 23.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.2%Wood
  • 2.5%Electricity
  • 2.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South Boardman, MI
  • 80.0%Utility gas
  • 12.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.0%Electricity


South Boardman 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

South Boardman on our top lists:

  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Northern America (population 500+)"
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Bradley W. Lockhart (1)

Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.