Elk Rapids, Michigan

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Population in 2022: 1,584 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.8%
 
Males: 743  (46.9%)
Females: 841  (53.1%)
Median resident age:

58.5 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 49629, 49690.

Elk Rapids Zip Code Map
Estimated median household income in 2022: $75,680 (it was $31,382 in 2000)
Elk Rapids:

$75,680
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $48,760 (it was $19,735 in 2000)

Elk Rapids village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $373,702 (it was $132,400 in 2000)
Elk Rapids:

$373,702
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $400,910; detached houses: $433,549; townhouses or other attached units: $376,485; in 2-unit structures: $399,051; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $505,817; mobile homes: $90,750

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,034.

March 2022 cost of living index in Elk Rapids: 84.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.6%

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  • Races in Elk Rapids, MI (2022)
    • 1,41690.5%White alone
    • 583.7%Two or more races
    • 573.6%Hispanic
    • 281.8%Asian alone

Races in Elk Rapids detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Elk Rapids, Michigan as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Elk Rapids is 263 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Elk Rapids by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(61.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(62.1)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(61.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
6
(359.5)
3
(182.7)
2
(121.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(61.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
7
(419.4)
8
(487.2)
1
(60.9)
3
(184.7)
1
(61.4)
6
(368.3)
6
(370.8)
2
(124.1)
2
(124.2)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
51
(3,056)
68
(4,141)
30
(1,828)
41
(2,525)
39
(2,394)
49
(3,008)
41
(2,534)
37
(2,297)
18
(1,118)
5
(309.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(59.9)
1
(60.9)
1
(60.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(121.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(122.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index228.3241.2106.6163.2130.8146.1127.3100.6103.112.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Elk Rapids, MI

Crime rate in Elk Rapids detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.08
Michigan average:

1.86
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Ancestries: German (18.7%), English (18.2%), Irish (11.9%), American (8.4%), Italian (8.1%), Dutch (4.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 587 feet

Land area: 1.68 square miles.

Population density: 945 people per square mile   (low).

Elk Rapids, Michigan map

35 residents are foreign born (1.0% Asia, 0.5% Latin America, 0.3% Africa).

This village:

2.2%
Michigan:

6.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,822 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,589 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (125.2 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (179.8 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (240.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Alden, MI (2.6 miles),
Rapid City, MI (2.8 miles ),
Bellaire, MI (3.4 miles ),
Suttons Bay, MI (3.6 miles ),
Greilickville, MI (3.7 miles ),
Traverse City, MI (3.7 miles ),
Central Lake, MI (3.7 miles ),
Omena, MI (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 44.90 N, Longitude: 85.41 W

Area code: 231

Distribution of median household income in Elk Rapids, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Elk Rapids, MI in 2022

Elk Rapids satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
Michigan:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +48 (+2.9%).
Most common industries in Elk Rapids, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (12.0%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Health care (8.6%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
  • Machinery (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.3%)
  • Machinery (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.9%)
  • Educational services (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.8%)
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
  • Social assistance (4.1%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Elk Rapids, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Registered nurses (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (6.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)

Average climate in Elk Rapids, Michigan

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Elk Rapids, Michigan environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Elk Rapids-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the Elk Rapids 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 9.5 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Elk Rapids-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 345.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 312.6 miles away from Elk Rapids 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 184.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 306.2 miles away from Elk Rapids 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 150.7 miles away from Elk Rapids center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 295.7 miles away from Elk Rapids 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 Antrim 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).
Elk Rapids topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Elk Rapids:

  • MEADOW BROOK MEDICAL CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BELLAIRE, MI)
  • MUNSON HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  • MUNSON HOSPICE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  • TRAVERSE CITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 13 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  • ORCHARD CREEK SKILLED NURSING (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  • GRAND TRAVERSE MCF (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  • MUNSON DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)

Airports located in Elk Rapids:

Amtrak stations near Elk Rapids:

  • 16 miles: TRAVERSE CITY (3233 CASS ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 16 miles: KALKASA (KALKASKA, 2325 U.S. 131 NORTH) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 18 miles: MANCELONA (849 U.S. 131) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elk Rapids:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 13 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 72 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Ferris State University (about 84 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Central Michigan University (about 96 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 105 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Delta College (about 117 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)
  • Saginaw Valley State University (about 118 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 9,021)

Public high schools in Elk Rapids:

Public elementary/middle schools in Elk Rapids:

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Library in Elk Rapids:

  • ELK RAPIDS DISTRICT LIBRARY (Operating income: $232,544; Location: 300 ISLE OF PINES; 18,288 books; 1,634 audio materials; 608 video materials; 42 print serial subscriptions; 2 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Elk Rapids: Chain-O-Lakes Marine Incorporated (A), Honcho Rest Campground (B), Elk Rapids Golf Course (C), Elk Rapids Township Emergency Medical Services (D), Elk Rapids Area Historical Museum (E), Elk Rapids Police Department (F), Elk Rapids Township Hall (G), Elk Rapids Township Fire Department (H), Elk Rapids Library (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Elk Rapids include: First Presbyterian Church (A), Saint Paul's Episcopal Church (B), Elk Rapids United Methodist Church (C), Sacred Heart Church (D), Elk Rapids Baptist Church (E), Calvary Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

River: Elk River (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Elk Rapids include: Library Park (1), Rotary Park (2), Elk Rapids Park (3), Township Hall Historical Marker (4), Island House Historical Marker (5), Elk Rapids Iron Company Historical Marker (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beach: North Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Elk Rapids Area Historical Society (Museums; 611 River Street), Guntzviller Taxidermy (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 11060 South US31), Nature Connection (Nature Centers; 137 River Street).

Hotel: Elk Rapids Beach Resort Condominiums (8975 Bay Shore Road).

Birthplace of: Scott Leavitt - Politician, Milo Allison - Baseball player.

Antrim 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 Elk Rapids and their reported violations in the past:

WANDAWOOD RESORT (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
TRAVERSE BAY R.V. PARK (Population served: 65, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation

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

  • ELK RAPIDS, VILLAGE OF (Population served: 1,700, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WHITE BIRCH LODGE (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • VASQUEZ HACIENDA (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.1 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

60.4%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.2%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
5 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
5 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Elk Rapids (2011 data):

  • Fifth Third Bank: Elk Rapids Branch at 120 Ames Street, branch established on 1967/12/01. 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
  • Alden State Bank: Elk Rapids Branch at 300 Ames St, branch established on 1992/01/20. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $164.0 mil, Deposits: $139.1 mil, headquarters in Alden, MI, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices
  • Northwestern Bank: Elk Rapids Branch at 97 River Street, branch established on 1978/10/20. 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

For population 15 years and over in Elk Rapids:

Marital status in Elk Rapids, MI
  • Never married: 16.2%
  • Now married: 62.5%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 9.7%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

For population 25 years and over in Elk Rapids:

  • High school or higher: 98.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 47.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Michigan average:

11.0

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

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Religion statistics for Elk Rapids, MI (based on Antrim County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,25314
Catholic2,1945
Evangelical Protestant2,10524
Other173
None17,011-
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
Antrim County:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
This county:

4.95 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 34
This county:

14.03 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

10.0%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.8%
State:

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

14.6%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Elk Rapids:

47.9%
Michigan:

50.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

48.7%
Michigan:

47.9%

Average BMI:
Elk Rapids:

27.7
Michigan:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

15.6%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

6.1%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Elk Rapids:

6.7
Michigan:

6.8

Overweight people:
Elk Rapids:

27.4%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

59.4%
Michigan:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.9%
Michigan:

79.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Elk Rapids, 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
Police Protection - Officers 5$26,441$63,4580$0
Parks and Recreation 4$17,174$51,5221$478
Other Government Administration 4$20,059$60,1777$2,192
Streets and Highways 3$13,932$55,7280$0
Financial Administration 2$15,411$92,4660$0
Water Supply 2$10,186$61,1160$0
Other and Unallocable 1$4,657$55,8840$0
Solid Waste Management 1$1,417$17,0040$0
Sewerage 1$4,065$48,7800$0
Totals for Government 23$113,343$59,1358$2,670

Elk Rapids government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $970,000 ($612.37)
    Solid Waste Management: $716,000 ($452.02)
    Regular Highways: $533,000 ($336.49)
    Police Protection: $425,000 ($268.31)
    Sewerage: $288,000 ($181.82)
    Parks and Recreation: $274,000 ($172.98)
    Central Staff Services: $251,000 ($158.46)
    Financial Administration: $119,000 ($75.13)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $214,000 ($135.10)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $32,000 ($20.20)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($3.79)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,346,000 ($849.75)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $14,000 ($8.84)

Elk Rapids government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $1,259,000 ($794.82)
    Sewerage: $618,000 ($390.15)
    Housing and Community Development: $95,000 ($59.97)
    Other: $44,000 ($27.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $43,000 ($27.15)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $201,000 ($126.89)
    General Revenue - Other: $200,000 ($126.26)
    Interest Earnings: $11,000 ($6.94)
    Fines and Forfeits: $6,000 ($3.79)
    Sale of Property: $4,000 ($2.53)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($0.63)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $488,000 ($308.08)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $223,000 ($140.78)
    General Local Government Support: $135,000 ($85.23)
    Other: $6,000 ($3.79)
  • Tax - Property: $1,468,000 ($926.77)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $5,000 ($3.16)

Elk Rapids government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,106,000 ($5117.42)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,812,000 ($3669.19)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,713,000 ($1712.75)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $420,000 ($265.15)

Elk Rapids government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,256,000 ($1424.24)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,252,000 ($3315.66)

Businesses in Elk Rapids, MI

  • Curves: 1
  • FedEx: 2
  • H&R Block: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Elk Rapids:

  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WLJN (1400 AM; 1 kW; ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: GOOD NEWS MEDIA, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WKJF (1370 AM; 5 kW; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDBC (680 AM; 10 kW; ESCANABA, MI; Owner: KMB BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Elk Rapids:

  • WKLT (97.5 FM; KALKASKA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WICA (91.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WLJN-FM (89.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GOOD NEWS MEDIA, INC.)
  • WLDR-FM (101.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WFCX (94.3 FM; LELAND, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WJZQ (92.9 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, 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.)
  • WBCM (93.5 FM; BOYNE CITY, MI; Owner: WBCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCW-FM (107.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WKPK (106.7 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF GAYLORD, INC.)
  • WTCM-FM (103.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WGFN (98.1 FM; GLEN ARBOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WJZJ (95.5 FM; GLEN ARBOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WTLI (89.3 FM; BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WLXT (96.3 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WICV (100.9 FM; EAST JORDAN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WMKC (102.9 FM; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WCZW (107.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Elk Rapids:

  • WGTU (Channel 29; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: SCANLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCMV (Channel 27; CADILLAC, 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)
  • W25CU (Channel 25; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: EDWARD J. HESS AND/OR MADGE E. HESS)
  • W36BZ (Channel 36; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W56DF (Channel 56; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W15BM (Channel 15; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W34CE (Channel 34; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W48CC (Channel 48; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W52CP (Channel 52; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W58CN (Channel 58; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66CX (Channel 66; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W54CR (Channel 54; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • W55CL (Channel 55; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Elk Rapids fatal accident list:

Mar 16, 1997 08:42 AM, Ottawa, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 31, 1986 08:50 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.5mTotal length
  • 12,663Total average daily traffic
  • 498Total average daily truck traffic
  • 16,639Total future (year 2012) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Elk Rapids)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Elk Rapids Harbor, Cedar St (Lat: 44.908333 Lon: -85.416750), Type: Building, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: WHX490,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.525 MHz, 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 06/04/2014, Expiration Date: 06/15/2024, Registrant: 13356 Indian Rd, Kewadin, MI 49648, Phone: (231) 264-6133, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Elk Rapids)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: RETKA LUVERNE M KITFOX 4-1200 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2260L, N2260L, N-2260L, Serial Number: DCU036, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 08/27/1997, Certificate Issue Date: 06/07/2001
    Registrant (Individual): J Duane Jorgensen, Po Box 217, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
  • Aircraft: CESSNA R182 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 111 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2372C, N2372C, N-2372C, Serial Number: R18200164, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 02/20/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 12/10/1993
    Registrant (Corporation): Martin Land Improvement Inc, Po Box 7, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
  • Aircraft: MAULE M-7-260C (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6459L, N6459L, N-6459L, Serial Number: 30018C, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 05/30/2000, Certificate Issue Date: 02/05/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Steven L Smith, 8988 Cairn Hwy, Elk Rapids, MI 49629

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of reported fires - 13 took place in 2003, and the least - 2 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Elk Rapids, MI When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (56.2%), and Outside Fires (20.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Elk Rapids, MI
    • 6856.2%Structure Fires
    • 2520.7%Outside Fires
    • 1814.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 108.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Elk Rapids, MI
Most common first names in Elk Rapids, MI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2677.4 years
Robert1974.2 years
William1875.1 years
Margaret1580.9 years
Helen1580.5 years
Charles1478.3 years
Mary1380.4 years
Richard1373.4 years
Edward1275.8 years
James1269.8 years
Most common last names in Elk Rapids, MI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Anderson1473.3 years
Bachi871.8 years
Wilson863.9 years
Morrison879.6 years
Kline787.9 years
Smith771.1 years
Miller679.7 years
Moore677.2 years
Fox589.0 years
Mclain589.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Elk Rapids, MI
  • 90.3%Utility gas
  • 7.8%Electricity
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Elk Rapids, MI
  • 72.6%Utility gas
  • 27.4%Electricity


Elk Rapids compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 7 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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