Suttons Bay, Michigan

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Population in 2022: 584 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.8%
 
Males: 312  (53.4%)
Females: 272  (46.6%)
Median resident age:

70.0 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 49682.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $106,339 (it was $44,063 in 2000)
Suttons Bay:

$106,339
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $61,302 (it was $24,097 in 2000)

Suttons Bay village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $514,747 (it was $147,700 in 2000)
Suttons Bay:

$514,747
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $525,958; detached houses: $538,626; townhouses or other attached units: $420,632; in 2-unit structures: $983,180; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $442,817; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $407,173; mobile homes: $134,860

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,623.

March 2022 cost of living index in Suttons Bay: 86.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.1%
(4.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 10.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Suttons Bay, MI (2022)
    • 53884.1%White alone
    • 497.7%Two or more races
    • 335.2%Black alone
    • 213.3%Hispanic

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According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Suttons Bay, Michigan as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Suttons Bay is 108 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (14.6%), Scottish (13.2%), Polish (12.9%), Norwegian (9.2%), English (8.9%), Slovak (5.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 180 feet

Land area: 1.09 square miles.

Population density: 534 people per square mile   (low).

Suttons Bay, Michigan map

22 residents are foreign born (3.3% Europe).

This village:

3.4%
Michigan:

6.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,880 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,724 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Green Bay, WI (120.5 miles , pop. 102,313).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (175.6 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (239.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lake Leelanau, MI (1.8 miles ),
Leland, MI (2.5 miles ),
Omena, MI (2.5 miles ),
Northport, MI (3.3 miles ),
Cedar, MI (3.4 miles),
Greilickville, MI (3.5 miles ),
Elk Rapids, MI (3.6 miles ),
Maple City, MI (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 44.98 N, Longitude: 85.65 W

Area code: 231

Distribution of median household income in Suttons Bay, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Suttons Bay, MI in 2022

Suttons Bay satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Michigan:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +18 (+3.2%).
Most common industries in Suttons Bay, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.3%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (12.6%)
  • Educational services (11.9%)
  • Construction (11.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.7%)
  • Public administration (8.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.0%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (7.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.2%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Suttons Bay, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.2%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Other financial specialists (4.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Art and design workers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)

Average climate in Suttons Bay, Michigan

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Suttons Bay-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.4 miles away from the Suttons Bay 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 F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.4 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Suttons Bay-area historical earthquake activity is near Michigan state average. It is 89% 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 357.9 miles away from Suttons Bay center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 324.8 miles away from Suttons Bay 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 189.8 miles away from Suttons Bay center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 313.8 miles away from the city 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 159.4 miles away from Suttons Bay center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 293.1 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 Leelanau 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).
Suttons Bay topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Suttons Bay:

  • TENDERCARE HEALTH CENTER OF LEELANAU (124 W 4TH STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Suttons Bay:

  • LEELANAU MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER (Hospital, about 11 miles away; NORTHPORT, MI)
  • ORCHARD CREEK SKILLED NURSING (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  • MAPLE VALLEY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MAPLE CITY, MI)
  • GRAND TRAVERSE MCF (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  • MUNSON DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  • MUNSON HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  • MUNSON HOSPICE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)

Amtrak station near Suttons Bay:

  • 17 miles: TRAVERSE CITY (3233 CASS ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Suttons Bay:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 15 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 83 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Ferris State University (about 90 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Central Michigan University (about 106 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 116 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 116 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 5,415)
  • Lake Superior State University (about 122 miles; Sault Ste Marie, MI; FT enrollment: 2,242)

Public high schools in Suttons Bay:

Public elementary/middle schools in Suttons Bay:

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Library in Suttons Bay:

  • SUTTONS BAY-BINGHAM DISTRICT LIBRARY (Operating income: $107,946; Location: 416 FRONT STREET; 22,356 books; 2,405 audio materials; 1,528 video materials; 70 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Montessori Childrens House is no longer. The Leelanau Montessori School (grades PreK - 6) is now part of the Suttons Bay Public School.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Suttons Bay: Suttons Bay - Bingham Fire and Rescue Authority Main Station (A), Suttons Bay Village Hall (B), Suttons Bay Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Suttons Bay include: Saint Michael's Church (A), Immaneul Lutheran Church (B), Suttons Bay Congregational Church (C), First Lutheran Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint Michael Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Park in Suttons Bay: Sutton Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Country House (5676 South Elm Valley Road).

Birthplace of: Jeannie Peterson - Journalist.

Leelanau County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Suttons Bay and their reported violations in the past:

SHADY LANE MARKET (Population served: 400, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-20-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-20-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-09-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
WILD CHERRY RESORT (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-31-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-31-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUN-01-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
WEST BAYSHORE VILLAGE (Population served: 175, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-09-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-09-2012), St Public Notif received (OCT-12-2012), St Compliance achieved (OCT-22-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
SUTTONS BAY SCHOOL BUS GARAGE (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation

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

  • KESWICK UNITED METHODIST CH. (Population served: 120, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LEELANAU COUNTY VERONICA VALLEY PARK (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • THE LEELANAU CLUB (Population served: 75, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MAPLE CITY 4-H PARK (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MYLES-KIMMERLY COUNTY PARK (Address: SUITE 101 , Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SUTTONS BAY DENTAL CENTER (Population served: 36, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • RED LION MOTOR LODGE (Population served: 32, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • VINEYARD INN ON SUTTONS BAY (Population served: 32, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • OLD SETTLERS PICNIC AREA (Address: SUITE 101 , Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.0 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

64.1%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

2.9%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

67 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

Banks with branches in Suttons Bay (2011 data):

  • Fifth Third Bank: Suttons Bay Branch at 120 North St. Joseph Street, branch established on 1950/11/20; Fourth Street Suttons Bay Branch at 55 West Fourth Street, branch established on 1994/12/06. Info updated 2009/10/05: Bank assets: $114,540.4 mil, Deposits: $89,689.1 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1378 total offices, Holding Company: Fifth Third Bancorp
  • Northwestern Bank: Suttons Bay South Branch at 105 West Fourth Street, branch established on 2008/12/03; Suttons Bay Branch at 212 Saint Joseph Avenue, branch established on 2001/07/25. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $867.7 mil, Deposits: $784.0 mil, headquarters in Traverse City, MI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 27 total offices
  • Traverse City State Bank: Suttons Bay Branch at 93 West Fourth Street, Suite D, branch established on 2001/09/10. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $184.1 mil, Deposits: $153.2 mil, headquarters in Traverse City, MI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Tcsb Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Suttons Bay:

Marital status in Suttons Bay, MI
  • Never married: 16.1%
  • Now married: 58.7%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

For population 25 years and over in Suttons Bay:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 64.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 49.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Michigan average:

11.0

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

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Religion statistics for Suttons Bay, MI (based on Leelanau County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,8618
Mainline Protestant2,35511
Evangelical Protestant8647
Other72
None12,621-
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: 13
This county:

5.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Here:

2.75 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 39
This county:

17.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.5%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.5%
Michigan:

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

21.2%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

63.3%
Michigan:

50.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Suttons Bay:

65.9%
Michigan:

47.9%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.2
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.1%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.5%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.3
Michigan:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

38.5%
Michigan:

34.1%

General health condition:
Suttons Bay:

67.9%
Michigan:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Suttons Bay:

83.7%
State:

79.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Suttons Bay, 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
Sewerage 2$9,943$59,6580$0
Other Government Administration 2$10,973$65,83818$2,440
Water Supply 1$4,561$54,7320$0
Solid Waste Management 1$8,139$97,6680$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,551$42,6120$0
Financial Administration 1$5,663$67,9560$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$575
Totals for Government 8$42,831$64,24719$3,014

Suttons Bay government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $640,000 ($1095.89)
    General - Other: $340,000 ($582.19)
    Regular Highways: $233,000 ($398.97)
    Central Staff Services: $177,000 ($303.08)
    Police Protection: $84,000 ($143.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $64,000 ($109.59)
    Financial Administration: $34,000 ($58.22)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $25,000 ($42.81)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $113,000 ($193.49)
    Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($39.38)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $382,000 ($654.11)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $47,000 ($80.48)

Suttons Bay government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $557,000 ($953.77)
    Parks and Recreation: $392,000 ($671.23)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $30,000 ($51.37)
    Other: $20,000 ($34.25)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $14,000 ($23.97)
    Interest Earnings: $9,000 ($15.41)
    Donations From Private Sources: $3,000 ($5.14)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $228,000 ($390.41)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $169,000 ($289.38)
    Highways: $94,000 ($160.96)
    General Local Government Support: $59,000 ($101.03)
  • Tax - Property: $662,000 ($1133.56)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($1.71)

Suttons Bay government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,800,000 ($3082.19)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,645,000 ($2816.78)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $155,000 ($265.41)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,698,000 ($4619.86)
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Strongest AM radio stations in Suttons Bay:

  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WLJN (1400 AM; 1 kW; ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: GOOD NEWS MEDIA, INC.)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WDBC (680 AM; 10 kW; ESCANABA, MI; Owner: KMB BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKJF (1370 AM; 5 kW; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Suttons Bay:

  • WFCX (94.3 FM; LELAND, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN 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.)
  • WLJN-FM (89.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GOOD NEWS MEDIA, INC.)
  • WNMC-FM (90.7 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE)
  • W201CM (88.1 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WCCW-FM (107.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WJZJ (95.5 FM; GLEN ARBOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WGFN (98.1 FM; GLEN ARBOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WBCM (93.5 FM; BOYNE CITY, MI; Owner: WBCM 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.)
  • WJZQ (92.9 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WKPK (106.7 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF GAYLORD, INC.)
  • WCZW (107.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WKVK (100.7 FM; HONOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WICV (100.9 FM; EAST JORDAN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)

TV broadcast stations around Suttons Bay:

  • W69AV (Channel 69; LELAND, ETC., 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)
  • W36BZ (Channel 36; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W25CU (Channel 25; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: EDWARD J. HESS AND/OR MADGE E. HESS)
  • 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)
  • WGTU (Channel 29; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: SCANLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCMV (Channel 27; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • W54CR (Channel 54; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)

Suttons Bay fatal accident list:

Oct 27, 2003 04:15 PM, Sr-22, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 31, 2002 09:59 PM, Sr-22, Lat: 44.980552, Lon: -85.647110, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 22, 2000 08:16 AM, Sr-22, Lat: 44.980552, Lon: -85.647110, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 200 St Marys St (Lat: 45.974444 Lon: -85.653444), Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPCD592,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.890 MHz, 154.250 MHz, Grant Date: 04/25/2023, Expiration Date: 04/29/2033, Registrant: Leelanau County Office Of Emergency Management/9-1-1, 8525 E Government Center Drive, Suttons Bay, MI 49682, Phone: (231) 256-8775, Fax: (231) 256-8701, Email:

  • Lat: 45.971111 Lon: -85.650639, Call Sign: WPYP703,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.475 MHz, Grant Date: 01/14/2014, Expiration Date: 09/23/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/25/2023, Certifier: Tina Vanthomme, Registrant: Tele-Rad, Inc., 2351 S. Cass Road, Traverse City, MI 49684, Phone: (231) 947-8330, Fax: (231) 947-3882, Email:

  • 8525 Government Center Drive (Lat: 44.993833 Lon: -85.689167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 48.7 m, Overall height: 50.2 m, Call Sign: WQLZ283,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4950.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/2020, Expiration Date: 06/02/2030, Certifier: Tom Skowronski, Registrant: Radio North LLC, 2682 Garfield Rd N Suite 22, Traverse City, MI 49686, Phone: (231) 929-2934, Fax: (231) 929-4580, Email:

  • Lat: 44.933611 Lon: -85.636111, Call Sign: WQXX948,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.187 MHz, 456.412 MHz, 456.737 MHz, 457.112 MHz, Grant Date: 07/11/2016, Expiration Date: 07/11/2026, Certifier: Michael Lahti, Registrant: Grand Traverse Mobile Communications, Traverse City, MI 49696, Phone: (231) 947-9851, Fax: (231) 947-9077, Email:

  • 310 Elm St. (Lat: 44.971972 Lon: -85.655222), Type: Mast, Structure height: 4.6 m, Overall height: 6.2 m, Call Sign: WQXZ349,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 07/20/2016, Expiration Date: 07/20/2026, Certifier: Tim Smith, Registrant: Primex Wireless Inc, 965 Wells St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (800) 537-0464, Email:

  • 8527 East Government Center Drive (Lat: 44.993194 Lon: -85.689333), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 52 m, Call Sign: WRBP310,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4947.50 MHz, 4952.50 MHz, 4957.50 MHz, 4962.50 MHz, 4967.50 MHz, 4972.50 MHz, 4977.50 MHz, 4982.50 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/2018, Expiration Date: 05/11/2028, Certifier: Tobechi Ogbonna, Registrant: State Of Michigan, 7150 Harris Drive, Dimondale, MI 48821, Phone: (517) 333-5050, Email:

  • Lat: 44.938306 Lon: -85.690806, Call Sign: WRPG210,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.762 MHz, Grant Date: 02/01/2022, Expiration Date: 02/01/2032, Certifier: Patrick Herman, Registrant: Tele-Rad, Inc., 2351 Cass Road, Traverse City, MI 49684, Phone: (231) 947-8330, Fax: (231) 947-3882, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • DISPATCH, 8525 E Duck Lake Rd (Lat: 44.993833 Lon: -85.689167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 44.7 m, Call Sign: WNTU339,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6590.00 MHz, Grant Date: 10/31/2008, Expiration Date: 01/24/2019, Cancellation Date: 12/15/2011, Registrant: Radio North, 2682 Garfield Rd N Suite 22, Traverse City, MI 49686, Phone: (231) 326-5249, Fax: (231) 929-4580, Email:

  • Suttons Bay, Lat: 44.972500 Lon: -85.657139, Type: Pole, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.4 m, Call Sign: WQJY872,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 08/31/2020, Certifier: John Ogren, Registrant: Law Office Of Suzanne S. Goodwyn, Pllc, 1234 Tottenham Court, Reston, VA 20194, Phone: (703) 444-5475, Fax: (703) 991-0629, Email:

  • Suttons Bay Revold, Lat: 44.936083 Lon: -85.637194, Type: Tower, Structure height: 58.2 m, Call Sign: WQJY872,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/27/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 08/31/2020, Certifier: John Ogren, Registrant: Law Office Of Suzanne S. Goodwyn, Pllc, 1234 Tottenham Court, Reston, VA 20194, Phone: (703) 444-5475, Fax: (703) 991-0629, Email:

  • LCDIS, 8525 E Government Center Dr (Lat: 44.993194 Lon: -85.689333), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WQPY282,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/17/2012, Expiration Date: 09/17/2022, Cancellation Date: 11/19/2022, Certifier: Tom Skowronski, Registrant: Municipal Services Consulting, 2682 Garfield Rd N, Suite 22, Traverse City, MI 49686, Phone: (231) 929-2934, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • 420 Front St Box 395 (Lat: 44.975833 Lon: -85.645361), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WHU728, Licensee ID: L00864185,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 06/13/2014, Expiration Date: 07/19/2024, Registrant: Village Of Suttons Bay Marina, 420 Front St, Suttons Bay, MI 49682, Phone: (231) 271-3051


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Suttons Bay)

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 13. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 21 took place in 2012, and the least - 6 in 2006. The data has a constant trend.
    Fire incident types in Suttons Bay, MI When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (59.6%), and Outside Fires (26.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Suttons Bay, MI
    • 13359.6%Structure Fires
    • 5926.5%Outside Fires
    • 2712.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 41.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Suttons Bay, MI
Most common first names in Suttons Bay, MI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2880.5 years
John2375.7 years
Robert2174.2 years
Edward1675.8 years
Helen1682.4 years
William1572.1 years
Joseph1578.6 years
James1470.3 years
Frank1180.1 years
Dorothy1180.0 years
Most common last names in Suttons Bay, MI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1975.4 years
Herman1575.6 years
Anderson1273.4 years
Kolarik1178.2 years
Johnson1078.9 years
Nelson1081.8 years
Walter975.8 years
Miller974.7 years
Chippewa876.6 years
Livingston869.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Suttons Bay, MI
  • 85.9%Utility gas
  • 8.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.0%Electricity
  • 2.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Suttons Bay, MI
  • 75.6%Utility gas
  • 24.4%Electricity


Suttons Bay compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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