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Allegan County

Population in 2011: 5,002. Population change since 2000: +3.4%
 

Males: 2,418  (48.4%)
Females: 2,584  (51.6%)

Median resident age:  34.6 years
Michigan median age:  45.5 years

Zip codes: 49010.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $37,596 (it was $39,539 in 2000)
Allegan:

$37,596
Michigan:

$45,255
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $17,396

Allegan city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $120,353 (it was $88,400 in 2000)
Allegan:

$120,353
Michigan:

$132,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $129,447; Detached houses: $128,714; Townhouses or other attached units: $175,887; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $175,887; Mobile homes: $118,140

Median gross rent in 2009: $667.

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  • White alone - 4,438 (88.8%)
  • Black alone - 203 (4.1%)
  • Hispanic - 190 (3.8%)
  • Two or more races - 104 (2.1%)
  • Asian alone - 39 (0.8%)
  • American Indian alone - 23 (0.5%)
  • Other race alone - 1 (0.02%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Allegan: 80.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (19.2%), English (12.5%), Irish (12.3%), United States (9.6%), Dutch (9.4%), French (3.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 658 feet

Land area: 3.81 square miles.

Population density: 1314 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Allegan:

  • High school or higher: 81.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allegan city:

  • Never married: 28.3%
  • Now married: 47.2%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 15.3%

37 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.8%
Michigan:  5.3%



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists there were 51 registered sex offenders living in Allegan, Michigan as of December 21, 2012.
The ratio of number of residents in Allegan to the number of sex offenders is 94 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,280 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,946 (1.6%)
Allegan satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Kalamazoo, MI (22.0 miles , pop. 77,145).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (105.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Hopkins, MI (2.8 miles ), Otsego, MI (3.0 miles ), Martin, MI (3.3 miles ), Bloomingdale, MI (3.4 miles ), Gobles, MI (3.4 miles ), Plainwell, MI (3.5 miles ), Fennville, MI (3.7 miles ), Wayland, MI (3.8 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $56,700
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $118,000
  • 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $99,500
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $61,500
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $99,500
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $103,500
  • 2004: 9 buildings, average cost: $105,600
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $96,700
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $96,700
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $235,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $143,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $94,700
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $125,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.53 N, Longitude: 85.85 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +3,854 (+79.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,046 (49.0%)

Area code: 269

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Crime in Allegan by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 00000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 21313137710
per 100,000 41.120.461.020.360.420.260.4144.4145.021.00.0
Robberies 24100100030
per 100,000 41.181.720.30.00.020.20.00.00.062.90.0
Assaults 588484675270735662633
per 100,000 1192.71716.71707.01360.41047.81413.91470.91154.91284.71320.860.1
Burglaries 372918141015971496
per 100,000 760.8592.7365.8284.3201.5303.0181.3144.4290.1188.7120.1
Thefts 11312311694103895452813555
per 100,000 2323.72513.82357.21908.62075.41797.61088.11072.41678.4733.81101.3
Auto thefts 1011596632530
per 100,000 205.6224.8101.6182.7120.9121.260.441.2103.662.90.0
Arson 22103011010
per 100,000 41.140.920.30.060.40.020.120.60.021.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 395.9482.6464.9354.0323.4361.6357.9357.2415.6308.057.2

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Crime in Allegan detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 10 (9 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.80
Michigan average:

1.80

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Allegan, Michigan accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.9%
Michigan:

9.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +157 (+3.4%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (43%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (4%)
  • Retail trade (20%)
  • Manufacturing (20%)
  • Health care and social assistance (19%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Wholesale trade (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Child care workers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Allegan-area historical tornado activity is above Michigan state average. It is 76% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.2 miles away from the Allegan city center killed 18 people and injured 340 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.1 miles away from the city center injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Allegan-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Michigan state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 66.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allegan County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Allegan topographic map

Birthplace of: Clara Elsene Peck - Illustrator, Alanson Weeks - Football player, Dad Hale - Baseball player, Frank Miller (baseball) - Baseball player.

Main business address for: PERRIGO CO (PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS).


Hospital/medical center in Allegan:

  • ALLEGAN GENERAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, 555 LINN STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Allegan:

  • HOLLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; HOLLAND, MI)
  • BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; KALAMAZOO, MI)
  • BRONSON LAKEVIEW HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; PAW PAW, MI)

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Airports located in Allegan:


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Amtrak station near Allegan:

  • 20 miles: BANGOR (541 RAILROAD ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Local government website: www.cityofallegan.com

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allegan:

  • Western Michigan University (about 21 miles; Kalamazoo, MI; Full-time enrollment: 18,067)
  • Hope College (about 23 miles; Holland, MI; FT enrollment: 3,114)
  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College (about 23 miles; Kalamazoo, MI; FT enrollment: 5,240)
  • Davenport University (about 28 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 3,488)
  • Grand Valley State University (about 31 miles; Allendale, MI; FT enrollment: 19,392)
  • Calvin College (about 31 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 3,895)
  • Grand Rapids Community College (about 32 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 7,546)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Allegan:

See full list of schools located in Allegan, School District: ALLEGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Library in Allegan:

  • ALLEGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $429,384; Location: 331 HUBBARD STREET; 62,915 books; 2,659 audio materials; 1,658 video materials; 3 local licensed databases; 150 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Allegan: Allegan County Fairgrounds (A), Life Ambulance Service (B), Allegan City Hall (C), Allegan Fire District Station 1 Headquarters (D), Allegan Police Department (E), Allegan County Sheriff Department (F), Old Jail Museum (G), Griswold Memorial Auditorium (H), Allegan Library (I), Allegan County Courthouse (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Allegan include: Immanuel Lutheran Church (A), First Presbyterian Church (B), Seventh-Day Adventist Church (C), United Methodist Church (D), First Congregational Church (E), Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church (F), Grace Community Church (G), Assembly of God Church (H), Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Fields Brook (A), Rossman Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Allegan include: Sue Lange Memorial Park (1), Mahan Park (2), Riverfront Park (3), JayCee Park (4), Rossman Esplanade Park (5), Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Historical Marker (6), Allegan County Historical Marker (7), Second Street Bridge Historical Marker (8). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Allegan County - Historical Society (Museums; 113 North Walnut Street), Brenner Tours (Tours & Charters; 2535 132nd).

Hotel: Castle In The Country Bed & Breakfast (340 S M 40).

Courts: Allegan County - Circuit Court (113 Chestnut Street), Allegan County - Circuit Court Probation (113 Chestnut Street), Allegan County - Medical Care Facility- Probate Court (113 Chestnut Street), Friend of the Court (113 Chestnut Street).

 
Allegan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.3. This is about average.
City:

32.3
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.31. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.31
U.S.:

9.59
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2001 was 0.0115. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.0115
U.S.:

0.1026
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2001 was 15.4. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

15.4
U.S.:

25.0

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

ALLEGAN (Population served: 4838, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
THE GRILL HOUSE (Population served: 210, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
NEW HOPE BAPTIST CH OF ALLEGAN (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
BOERMAN MOBILE VILLAGE (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUL-22-2004), St Public Notif requested (JUL-22-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-22-2004), St Public Notif received (JUL-23-2004), St Compliance achieved (SEP-24-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-11-1998), St Boil Water Order (AUG-11-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-11-1998), St Public Notif received (AUG-17-1998), St Compliance achieved (AUG-23-1998)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
EDGEWATER MOBILE HOME ESTATES (Address: 3944 102ND AVE , Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-1998 and DEC-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (OCT-21-1998), St Public Notif requested (OCT-21-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-21-1998), St Compliance achieved (DEC-04-1998)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
TRI-PONDS FAMILY CAMP RESORT (Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-1998 and JUN-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (MAY-19-1998), St Compliance achieved (MAY-23-1998)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND (Population served: 36, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
RIB HOUSE (Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-1997 and DEC-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-06-1997), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-06-1997), St Compliance achieved (OCT-10-1997)

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

  • ALLEGAN COUNTY SERVICES CENTER (Population served: 473, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SILO BANQUET (Population served: 300, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • DUMONT CREEK ESTATES (Population served: 188, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • ST. JOHN'S LUTHERN CHURCH (Population served: 60, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SUNSET MOTEL (Population served: 40, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • GROUND SPHERE (Population served: 30, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HOPKINS UNITED METHODIST CHURC (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 24.4%
(22.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 45.2% for Black residents, 29.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 69.2% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Michigan:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.6%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.6%
Whole state:  5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Allegan, MI

People in group quarters in Allegan:

  • 170 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 117 people in nursing homes
  • 19 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 16 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 7 people in other group homes
  • 4 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Allegan compared to Michigan state average:

Allegan, Michigan environmental map by EPA

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  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Allegan (2011 data):

  • Fifth Third Bank: Allegan Main Branch at 1511 Lincholn Road, branch established on 1964/12/11. 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
  • Chemical Bank: Allegan Branch at 236 Hubbard Street, branch established on 1990/07/30. Info updated 2010/07/30: Bank assets: $5,331.9 mil, Deposits: $4,367.1 mil, headquarters in Midland, MI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 146 total offices, Holding Company: Chemical Financial Corporation
  • The Huntington National Bank: Allegan Branch at 135 Marshall Street, branch established on 1996/02/05. Info updated 2012/04/02: Bank assets: $54,183.4 mil, Deposits: $44,300.3 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 878 total offices, Holding Company: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Allegan Branch at 855 Marshall Street, branch established on 1964/07/20. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Allegan travel time to work - commute
Allegan mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (86%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Allegan County Michigan:


2008 Presidential Election results in Allegan County Michigan:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Allegan (based on Allegan County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 38.06%
Here38.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchChristian Reformed Church in North AmericaReformed Church in AmericaUnited Methodist Church The Wesleyan Church
Adherents29.8%25.4%11.0%8.2%3.1%
Congregations7.6%21.8%9.2%16.0%3.4%
Name Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents3.0%2.9%2.1%1.9%12.5%
Congregations0.8%4.2%3.4%1.7%31.9%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 22
This county:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Allegan County:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 21
Allegan County:

1.87 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 36
This county:

3.20 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 85
Allegan County:

7.55 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

8.3%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.1%
Michigan:

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

13.6%
State:

13.4%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 3$13,120$52,4802$2,338
Other Government Administration 5$25,922$62,2132$2,579
Police Protection - Officers 9$49,483$65,9770$0
Police - Other 3$10,109$40,4361$2,006
Streets and Highways 5$21,958$52,6990$0
Sewerage 6$21,077$42,1540$0
Parks and Recreation 4$12,600$37,8000$0
Water Supply 6$24,640$49,2800$0
Local Libraries 4$11,349$34,0477$5,528
Other and Unallocable 3$11,176$44,70417$6,035
Totals for Government 48$201,434$50,35929$18,486

Allegan government finances in 2002:

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $575,000 ($114.95)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $885,000 ($176.93)
    All Other: $146,000 ($29.19)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $956,000 ($191.12)
    Sewerage: $803,000 ($160.54)
    Water Utilities: $711,000 ($142.14)
    General - Other: $677,000 ($135.35)
    Parks & Recreation: $409,000 ($81.77)
    Regular Highways: $403,000 ($80.57)
    Libraries: $345,000 ($68.97)
    General Public Buildings: $338,000 ($67.57)
    Central Staff Services: $250,000 ($49.98)
    Financial Administration: $223,000 ($44.58)
    Fire Protection: $206,000 ($41.18)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $147,000 ($29.39)
    Electric Utilities: $56,000 ($11.20)
    Air Transportation: $55,000 ($11.00)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $100,000 ($19.99)
    Housing & Community Development: $92,000 ($18.39)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $56,000 ($11.20)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $104,000 ($20.79)
    All Other: $32,000 ($6.40)
    Public Welfare: $19,000 ($3.80)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $650,000 ($129.95)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $575,000 ($114.95)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $75,000 ($14.99)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $430,000 ($85.97)
    Interest Earnings: $166,000 ($33.19)
    Rents: $79,000 ($15.79)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $116,000 ($23.19)
    Parks & Recreation: $42,000 ($8.40)
    Fire Protection: $6,000 ($1.20)
    Libraries: $4,000 ($0.80)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,824,000 ($364.65)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $975,000 ($194.92)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $642,000 ($128.35)
    All Other: $532,000 ($106.36)
    Highways: $369,000 ($73.77)
  • Tax - Property: $2,355,000 ($470.81)
    NEC: $21,000 ($4.20)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $2,138,000 ($427.43)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $39,000 ($7.80)

6.36% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($40,012 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.36%
Michigan average:

5.24%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($343 average AGI)
Allegan County:

0.04%
Michigan average:

0.10%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Ottawa County, MI  1.56% ($40,551 average AGI)
from Kent County, MI  1.26% ($40,250)
from Kalamazoo County, MI  0.82% ($40,391)


6.86% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,274 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.86%
Michigan average:

5.98%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($106 average AGI)
Allegan County:

0.03%
Michigan average:

0.05%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Ottawa County, MI  1.44% ($36,279 average AGI)
to Kent County, MI  1.10% ($30,313)
to Kalamazoo County, MI  1.06% ($30,944)

Strongest AM radio stations in Allegan:

  • WOOD (1300 AM; 20 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPNW (1260 AM; 10 kW; ZEELAND, MI; Owner: LANSER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKZO (590 AM; 5 kW; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FAIRFIELD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAKV (980 AM; 1 kW; OTSEGO, MI; Owner: VINTAGE RADIO ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.)
  • WKLZ (1470 AM; 10 kW; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FAIRFIELD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQSN (1660 AM; 10 kW; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FAIRFIELD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKMI (1360 AM; 5 kW; KALAMAZOO, MI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGVU (1480 AM; 5 kW; KENTWOOD, MI; Owner: GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY B OF C)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Allegan:

  • WZUU (92.3 FM; ALLEGAN, MI; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQXC-FM (100.9 FM; OTSEGO, MI; Owner: FORUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBCT (93.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVGR (104.1 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN)
  • WQLR (106.5 FM; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FAIRFIELD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMUK (102.1 FM; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WOOD-FM (105.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGRD-FM (97.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.)
  • WCSG (91.3 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY.)
  • WVTI (96.1 FM; HOLLAND, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAYK (88.3 FM; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY)
  • WGNB (89.3 FM; ZEELAND, MI; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WKLQ (94.5 FM; HOLLAND, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYVN (92.7 FM; SAUGATUCK, MI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJQK (99.3 FM; ZEELAND, MI; Owner: BEACON BC/ING CO. OF WEST MICHIGAN)
  • W247AM (97.3 FM; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WKFR-FM (103.3 FM; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFUR-FM (102.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: FURNITURE CITY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCSY-FM (98.3 FM; SOUTH HAVEN, MI; Owner: WSJM INC)
  • W258AH (99.5 FM; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Allegan:

  • WWMT (Channel 3; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WXMI (Channel 17; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WLLA (Channel 64; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAITH BROADCAST, INC.)
  • WOTV (Channel 41; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WOOD-TV (Channel 8; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WTLJ (Channel 54; MUSKEGON, MI; Owner: TCT OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WGVK (Channel 52; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WGVU-TV (Channel 35; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WZPX (Channel 43; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: PAXSON BATTLE CREEK LICENSE, INC.)
  • W44BQ (Channel 44; MOUNT PLEASANT, MI; Owner: NTN/SAGINAW, INC.)
  • WUHQ-LP (Channel 29; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Allegan, Michigan:
  • Fatal accident count: 7
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 11
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 7
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 21
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Michigan average:
  • Fatal accident count: 138
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 213
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 51
  • Fatalities: 148
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 366
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 23

Allegan fatal accident list:

Jun 21, 2006 01:17 PM, Sr-40, Lat: 42.528594, Lon: -85.858353, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 19, 1991 01:55 PM, 222, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Jun 21, 1989 03:35 PM, 40, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Nov 30, 1984 03:05 PM, Locust, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 2, 1983 12:08 AM, 40, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 18, 1979 10:10 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 19, 1975 06:03 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 5
Total length: 26 meters (85ft)
Total average daily traffic: 28,595
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,911
Total future (year 2000) average daily traffic: 32,930

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Allegan)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 78 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Allegan, MI)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 82 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Allegan)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 19 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Allegan)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED19$99,26352$96,808232$87,82314$25,7141$210,00021$66,333
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$04$78,25035$80,4572$12,5000$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$101,00021$74,90583$81,03616$18,3130$08$57,500
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$119,0006$265,16746$87,5221$15,0000$04$154,500
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$02$74,50012$76,9172$20,0000$01$55,000
Choose year:  2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0312.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 1 full tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED16$100,06324$93,0831$77,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$170,0004$145,5000$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$77,0000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0312.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 65
  • Hazardous Condition: 37
  • Service Call: 2
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Allegan


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Allegan, MI

Most common first names in Allegan, MI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William11475.8 years
Robert9672.0 years
John9276.3 years
George6977.0 years
Mary6777.4 years
James6268.7 years
Helen5583.2 years
Charles4474.8 years
Donald4268.6 years
Ruth3979.6 years
Most common last names in Allegan, MI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith5375.6 years
Miller4778.0 years
Thompson3374.5 years
Brown3073.4 years
Johnson3076.1 years
Jones2574.5 years
Cook2474.1 years
Clark2173.1 years
Anderson2172.5 years
Wilson1773.9 years
Businesses in Allegan, MI
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1McDonald's1
AutoZone1Pizza Hut1
Burger King1RadioShack1
Curves1Rite Aid1
FedEx2Subway2
H&R Block1True Value1
La-Z-Boy1U-Haul1
Lane Furniture1UPS1
Little Caesars Pizza1Wendy's1
MasterBrand Cabinets2
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • James A. Ruse (6)
  • Joseph Dendel (5)
  • David Lee Terhaar (3)
  • Jason Deweerd (3)
  • Kelly E. Washburn (2)
  • Andrew Bishop (2)
  • John K. Hanse (2)
  • Troy F. Tooker (2)
  • Joseph W. Dendel (2)
  • James Allen Liggett (1)

Total of 35 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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