Conway, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 204.
Males: 67  (33.1%)
Females: 137  (66.9%)
Median resident age:

72.3 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 49722.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,145
Conway:

$68,145
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,621

Conway CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $274,837
Conway:

$274,837
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $173,466; detached houses: $212,748; mobile homes: $46,370
March 2022 cost of living index in Conway: 75.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.7%

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Ancestries: German (57.1%), English (12.2%), Dutch (10.2%), European (10.2%), Scotch-Irish (10.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 607 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (145.3 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (224.0 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (284.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Oden, MI (1.4 miles ),
Ponshewaing, MI (1.8 miles),
Bay View, MI (1.9 miles),
Alanson, MI (2.1 miles ),
Petoskey, MI (2.4 miles ),
Harbor Springs, MI (2.5 miles ),
Brutus, MI (2.6 miles ),
Pellston, MI (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 45.42 N, Longitude: 84.87 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 231

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

5.8%
Michigan:

3.5%

Tornado activity:

Conway-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/3/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 25.6 miles away from the Conway place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 50.9 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Conway-area historical earthquake activity is near Michigan state average. It is 90% 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 352.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 322.7 miles away from the city 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 221.8 miles away from Conway center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 338.4 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 181.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 340.4 miles away from Conway 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 Emmet 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 Conway:

  • BAY BLUFFS-EMMET CO MED CARE FAC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; HARBOR SPRINGS, MI)
  • MCLAREN - NORTHERN MICHIGAN Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • BORTZ HEALTH CARE OF PETOSKEY (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • PETOSKEY NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • MI HME HLTH CARE TERMINAL CARE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; INDIAN RIVER, MI)

Amtrak stations near Conway:

  • 6 miles: PETOSKY (PETOSKEY, 301 W. MITCHELL ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 11 miles: PELLSTON (100 STIMPSON ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 11 miles: WALLOON LAKE (HWY. 75 AT US HWY 131) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Conway:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 57 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Lake Superior State University (about 79 miles; Sault Ste Marie, MI; FT enrollment: 2,242)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 101 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Ferris State University (about 124 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Central Michigan University (about 127 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 128 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Delta College (about 136 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)

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Emmet 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 Conway and their reported violations in the past:

NORTHWOOD RESTAURANT (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-08-2010), St Tech Assistance Visit (OCT-14-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-18-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation

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

  • ODEN COMMUNITY CHURCH (Population served: 30, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HARBOR LIGHT CHAPEL (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

1.9 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

45.7%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.4%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Conway:

Marital status in Conway, MI
  • Never married: 4.2%
  • Now married: 46.3%
  • Separated: 5.8%
  • Widowed: 15.7%
  • Divorced: 28.1%

For population 25 years and over in Conway:

  • High school or higher: 95.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 78.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Conway, MI (based on Emmet County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,6717
Evangelical Protestant3,04828
Mainline Protestant2,97611
Other6236
None20,376-
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: 16
Emmet County:

4.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 12
This county:

3.60 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

5.39 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 49
Emmet County:

14.68 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

9.1%
State:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.0%
Michigan:

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

13.9%
State:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Conway:

  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WWKK (750 AM; 1 kW; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: STONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMBN (1340 AM; 1 kW; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIDG (940 AM; 5 kW; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WHAK (960 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS CITY, MI)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WCBY (1240 AM; 1 kW; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WDBC (680 AM; 10 kW; ESCANABA, MI; Owner: KMB BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Conway:

  • WKLZ-FM (98.9 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF PETOSKEY, INC.)
  • WLXT (96.3 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WMKC (102.9 FM; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WCMW-FM (103.9 FM; HARBOR SPRINGS, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WTLI (89.3 FM; BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WBCM (93.5 FM; BOYNE CITY, MI; Owner: WBCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WBLW (88.1 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WKPK (106.7 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF GAYLORD, INC.)
  • WGFM (105.1 FM; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WICV (100.9 FM; EAST JORDAN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WCML-FM (91.7 FM; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WDQV (88.5 FM; MACKINAW CITY, MI; Owner: BROADCAST MUSIC MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WPHN (90.5 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WFDX (92.5 FM; ATLANTA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WMJZ-FM (95.3 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: DARBY ADVERTISING, INC.)
  • WCZW (107.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WLJZ (94.5 FM; MACKINAW CITY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Conway:

  • W55CL (Channel 55; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W18BX (Channel 18; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W20BQ (Channel 20; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W23BM (Channel 23; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W25CD (Channel 25; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W31BI (Channel 31; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W51CR (Channel 51; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BN (Channel 53; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W57CP (Channel 57; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W64CK (Channel 64; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W34CR (Channel 34; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: FRANK J. CATZ, LIVING TRUST)
  • W41CK (Channel 41; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: FRANK J. CATZ, LIVING TRUST)
  • W39CB (Channel 39; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62CR (Channel 62; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36CD (Channel 36; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66CY (Channel 66; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WFUP (Channel 45; VANDERBILT, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • WCML (Channel 6; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WGTU (Channel 29; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: SCANLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCMV (Channel 27; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WTOM-TV (Channel 4; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: WPBN/WTOM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)

Conway fatal accident list:

Nov 11, 2009 11:45 AM, Us-31, Lat: 45.415472, Lon: -84.865436, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Richard J Byrne, 8457 S. Ayer Road (Lat: 45.428833 Lon: -84.839278), Type: 60.7, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Wireless Applications Corporation, Fcc@wacorp.Net, , Belle-vue, Phone: (425) 643-5000

  • Richard J Byrne, 8457 S. Ayer Road (Lat: 45.428833 Lon: -84.839278), Type: 60.7, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Wireless Applications Corporation, Fcc@wacorp.Net, , Belle-vue, Phone: (425) 643-5000

  • Richard Byrne, 8457 S. Ayer Road (Lat: 45.428833 Lon: -84.839278), Type: 60.7, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Towerco Ii, Shart@towerco.Com, , Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5734

  • Richard Byrne, 8457 S. Ayer Road (Lat: 45.428833 Lon: -84.839278), Type: 60.7, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Towerco Ii LLC, Afry@towerco.Com, , Cary, Phone: (919) 653-5710

  • Edward G Roach, 8457 S. Ayer Road (Lat: 45.428833 Lon: -84.839278), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 26047 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Sba 2012 Tc Ii, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670

  • Edward G Roach, 8457 S. Ayer Road (Lat: 45.428833 Lon: -84.839278), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 26047 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Sba Towers Iv, LLC, Eroach@sbasite.Com, , Boca -Raton, Phone: (561) 995-7670


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 9340 Merritt St (Lat: 45.416389 Lon: -84.866167), Call Sign: KVO873,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.895 MHz, Grant Date: 05/14/1998, Expiration Date: 05/02/2003, Cancellation Date: 08/03/2003, Registrant: Conway Automotive Center, 9340 Merritt St, Conway, MI 49722, Phone: (616) 347-2411


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Nicholson, Lat: 42.713972 Lon: -84.115611, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 27.9 m, Overall height: 28.4 m, Call Sign: WQMG628,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/2010, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Gene Crusie, Registrant: Surf Air Wireless, 1305 Pine Lake Road, Laporte, IN 46350, Phone: (219) 947-8900, Fax: (219) 942-3872


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KB8KNM, Licensee ID: L00261899, Grant Date: 09/08/2021, Expiration Date: 09/08/2031, Certifier: Matthew J Merchant, Registrant: Matthew J Merchant, Conway, MI 49722

  • Call Sign: WB0ONE, Licensee ID: L00927493, Grant Date: 02/23/2016, Expiration Date: 02/23/2026, Certifier: William R Hamil Jr, Registrant: William R Hamil Jr, 5051 Warren St, Conway, MI 49722

  • Call Sign: WD8MJB, Licensee ID: L00822616, Grant Date: 03/01/2004, Expiration Date: 05/24/2014, Cancellation Date: 05/25/2016, Certifier: Joseph F Werden, Registrant: Joseph F Werden, Box 222, Conway, MI 49722


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Conway, MI
  • 76.1%Utility gas
  • 23.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Conway, MI
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Conway 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.
  • Median age above 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 below state average.
  • House age below state average.

Conway on our top lists:

  • #63 on the list of "Top 100 cities with lowest ratio of median house value to median household income"
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