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Population in 2010: 167.
Males: 91  (54.5%)
Females: 76  (45.5%)
Median resident age:

53.4 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip code: 49618

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,351
Boon:

$57,351
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,790

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $163,028
Boon:

$163,028
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $125,396; detached houses: $125,640
March 2022 cost of living index in Boon: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.1%
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According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Boon, Michigan as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Boon is 38 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (33.3%), Yugoslavian (15.2%), English (12.1%), American (9.1%), French (9.1%), Slovak (6.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1376 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,153 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $893 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Grand Rapids, MI (92.0 miles , pop. 197,800).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (145.6 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (199.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Harrietta, MI (2.2 miles),
Caberfae, MI (2.6 miles),
Wedgewood, MI (2.9 miles ),
Haring, MI (3.1 miles ),
Cadillac, MI (3.1 miles ),
Mesick, MI (3.1 miles ),
Manton, MI (3.6 miles ),
Tustin, MI (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 44.29 N, Longitude: 85.60 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 231

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

4.3%
Michigan:

3.5%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 65.1. This is about average.

City:

65.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Boon-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 55% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.6 miles away from the Boon 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 32.0 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Boon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Michigan state average. It is 49% 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 327.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 291.7 miles away from Boon 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 142.3 miles away from Boon center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 267.1 miles away from Boon 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 420.8 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 396.2 miles away from the city 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 Wexford County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Boon:

  • THE LAKEVIEW OF CADILLAC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CADILLAC, MI)
  • FMC - CADILLAC (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; CADILLAC, MI)
  • MERCY AMICARE HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; CADILLAC, MI)
  • MERCY HOSPITAL - CADILLAC Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; CADILLAC, MI)

Amtrak stations near Boon:

  • 10 miles: MESICK (HWY. 115 AT HWY. 37) - Bus Station
  • 10 miles: CADILLAC (1202 N. MITCHELL ST.) - Bus Station
  • 16 miles: BUCKLEY (102 WEXFORD AVE.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Boon:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 34 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Ferris State University (about 43 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 48 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Central Michigan University (about 64 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Muskegon Community College (about 78 miles; Muskegon, MI; FT enrollment: 3,310)
  • Baker College of Muskegon (about 79 miles; Muskegon, MI; FT enrollment: 3,293)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 81 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)

Public elementary/middle school in Boon:

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Points of interest:

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

Churches in Boon include: Boon Baptist Church (A), Pilgrim Holiness Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: West Cemetery (1), East Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Wexford 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 Boon and their reported violations in the past:

WEXFORD COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.6%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

14.7%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Boon:

Marital status in Boon, MI
  • Never married: 29.5%
  • Now married: 46.0%
  • Separated: 4.9%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 19.7%

For population 25 years and over in Boon:

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Boon, MI (based on Wexford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,59448
Mainline Protestant3,16414
Catholic2,0153
Other4703
None20,492-
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: 8
Here:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

0.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
This county:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Wexford County:

6.30 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 30
Here:

9.45 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

9.4%
State:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.9%
Michigan:

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

11.8%
Michigan:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Boon:

  • 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.)
  • WKJF (1370 AM; 5 kW; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WATT (1240 AM; 1 kW; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBRN (1460 AM; 5 kW; BIG RAPIDS, MI; Owner: RH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Boon:

  • WKAD (93.7 FM; HARRIETTA, MI; Owner: CADILLAC BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WIAA (88.7 FM; INTERLOCHEN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WOLW (91.1 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WTCM-FM (103.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WLXV (96.7 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WCKC (107.1 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WJZQ (92.9 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WICA (91.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WUPS (98.5 FM; HOUGHTON LAKE, MI; Owner: COLTRACE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOUF (92.1 FM; BEULAH, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBNZ (99.3 FM; FRANKFORT, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLDR-FM (101.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • W201CM (88.1 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Boon:

  • WPBN-TV (Channel 7; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WPBN/WTOM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WWTV (Channel 9; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: HERITAGE B/CING COMPANY OF MICHIGAN)
  • WFQX-TV (Channel 33; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • W34BZ (Channel 34; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W48BY (Channel 48; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WGTU (Channel 29; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: SCANLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCMV (Channel 27; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • W53CC (Channel 53; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W68DD (Channel 68; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62CQ (Channel 62; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Boon fatal accident list:

May 3, 2016 02:53 AM, Cr-Shaskins, Lat: 44.287619, Lon: -85.600364, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 11, 2015 08:49 PM, Cr-S 17 3/4, Lat: 44.265617, Lon: -85.642389, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 17, 2012 04:30 AM, Cr-W 38 Rd, Lat: 44.251472, Lon: -85.616917, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 18, 2012 09:51 AM, Sr-115, Lat: 44.330397, Lon: -85.586917, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Boon)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • No 36 Road (Lat: 44.260833 Lon: -85.613111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 99 m, Overall height: 107 m, Call Sign: WPQD362,
    Assigned Frequencies: 851.012 MHz, 851.037 MHz, 851.625 MHz, 852.062 MHz, 852.637 MHz, Grant Date: 03/17/2015, Expiration Date: 05/31/2025, Certifier: Harry Warner, Registrant: State Of Michigan, 7150 Harris Drive, Dimondale, MI 48821, Phone: (517) 333-5050, Email:

  • 202 Hueston St (Lat: 44.291667 Lon: -85.595889), Call Sign: KNEU675,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.575 MHz, 161.100 MHz, Grant Date: 03/21/2014, Expiration Date: 05/17/2024, Registrant: Anderson Radio, Inc., 6149 W. Saginaw Road, Bay City, MI 48706, Phone: (989) 684-9969, Email:

  • No. 36 Road (Lat: 44.260806 Lon: -85.612944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 99.1 m, Overall height: 107.3 m, Call Sign: WQPA921,
    Assigned Frequencies: 852.587 MHz, Grant Date: 03/04/2014, Expiration Date: 08/31/2014, Cancellation Date: 11/01/2014, Certifier: Catherine Henning, Registrant: State Of Michigan, 4000 Collins Rd, Lansing, MI 48909-8131, Phone: (517) 336-2634, Fax: (517) 336-6222, Email:

  • No. 36 Road (Lat: 44.260806 Lon: -85.612944), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 99.1 m, Overall height: 107.3 m, Call Sign: WQUB899,
    Assigned Frequencies: 852.587 MHz, Grant Date: 03/08/2024, Expiration Date: 05/30/2034, Certifier: Mjark Sandberg, Registrant: State Of Michigan, 7150 Harris Drive, Dimondale, MI 48821, Phone: (517) 333-5050, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • 7609 BOON, No. 36 Road (Lat: 44.260806 Lon: -85.612944), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 99.1 m, Overall height: 107.3 m, Call Sign: WPQL925,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6404.79 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 03/24/2020, Expiration Date: 06/02/2030, Certifier: Harry Warner, Registrant: State Of Michigan, 7150 Harris Drive, Dimondale, MI 48821, Phone: (517) 333-5050, Email:

  • ALTMAN LAKE, 88 E 28 Rd (Lat: 44.323611 Lon: -85.578611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 85 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WQTX481,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11585.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/29/2014, Expiration Date: 04/29/2024, Cancellation Date: 09/24/2015, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: Att Mobility LLC, 3300 E. Renner Road B3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (858) 699-7073, Email:

  • ALTMAN LAKE, 88 E 28 Rd (Lat: 44.323611 Lon: -85.578611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 85 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WQXB564,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11585.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/21/2016, Expiration Date: 01/21/2026, Cancellation Date: 06/13/2017, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw - Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KC5ENR, Licensee ID: L00750978, Grant Date: 03/01/2024, Expiration Date: 03/01/2034, Certifier: Raymond W Scarbrough, Registrant: Raymond W Scarbrough, 301 E 40 1/2 Rd, Boon, MI 49618

  • Call Sign: KC8CZS, Licensee ID: L00208237, Grant Date: 01/05/2016, Expiration Date: 03/27/2026, Certifier: Floyd R Taylor, Registrant: Floyd R Taylor, 404 S 27 Rd, Boon, MI 49618

  • Call Sign: N8ZWR, Grant Date: 02/03/1997, Expiration Date: 08/17/2003, Cancellation Date: 07/30/1999, Registrant: Patricia R Flynn, 1730 W 26 Rd, Boon, MI 49618

  • Call Sign: KC8ZGT, Licensee ID: L00831387, Grant Date: 03/11/2014, Expiration Date: 03/16/2024, Certifier: Scott K Shewell, Registrant: Scott K Shewell, 207 Myrtle St., Boon, MI 49618

  • Call Sign: KD8APG, Licensee ID: L00942254, Grant Date: 09/24/2014, Expiration Date: 11/18/2024, Certifier: Robert A Porter, Registrant: Robert A Porter, 1460 S 21 And One Half Rd, Boon, MI 49618-9743

  • Call Sign: KD8FRU, Licensee ID: L01260878, Grant Date: 05/24/2017, Expiration Date: 05/24/2027, Certifier: Kathleen M Porter, Registrant: Kathleen M Porter, Boon, MI 49618

  • Call Sign: KD8OME, Licensee ID: L01579794, Grant Date: 06/29/2010, Expiration Date: 06/29/2020, Cancellation Date: 06/30/2022, Certifier: Jilane K Fenner, Registrant: Jilane K Fenner, 2561 S 23rd Rd, Boon, MI 49618


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Boon, MI
  • 47.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 39.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Boon, MI
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Boon compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median house value below 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.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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