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Tuscola County

Population in July 2009: 415. Population change since 2000: -7.8%
 

Males: 196  (47.3%)
Females: 219  (52.7%)

Median resident age:  34.7 years
Michigan median age:  35.5 years

Zip codes: 48741.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $29,427 (it was $32,813 in 2000)
Kingston:

$29,427
Michigan:

$45,255
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $13,278

Kingston village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $81,830 (it was $76,300 in 2000)
Kingston:

$81,830
Michigan:

$132,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $97,921; Detached houses: $99,161; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $38,783; Mobile homes: $89,499

Median gross rent in 2009: $539.

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  • White alone - 409 (96.7%)
  • Hispanic - 11 (2.6%)
  • Two or more races - 3 (0.7%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Kingston: 82.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (35.1%), English (24.0%), Irish (19.6%), Polish (12.7%), United States (7.6%), French (6.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 800 feet

Land area: 0.84 square miles.

Population density: 493 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Kingston:

  • High school or higher: 87.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Kingston village:

  • Never married: 18.8%
  • Now married: 63.4%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Michigan:  5.3%


According to our research there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Kingston, Michigan in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Kingston to the number of sex offenders is 42 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,441 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,250 (1.4%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Flint, MI (37.0 miles , pop. 124,943).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Detroit, MI (71.1 miles , pop. 951,270).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (253.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Clifford, MI (2.6 miles ), Marlette, MI (2.8 miles ), Mayville, MI (3.1 miles ), Caro, MI (3.4 miles ), North Branch, MI (3.6 miles ), Cass City, MI (3.6 miles ), Gagetown, MI (4.1 miles ), Brown City, MI (4.1 miles ).

Latitude: 43.41 N, Longitude: 83.19 W

Area code: 989

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

12.9%
Michigan:

11.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Kingston by Year
Type 2003 2004 2010
Murders 000
per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Rapes 100
per 100,000 225.20.00.0
Robberies 000
per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Assaults 000
per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Burglaries 171
per 100,000 225.21583.7245.1
Thefts 10118
per 100,000 2252.32488.71960.8
Auto thefts 000
per 100,000 0.00.00.0
Arson 000
per 100,000 0.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 297.7219.099.5

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Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.45
Michigan average:

1.88

Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+1.1%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (28%)
  • Construction (17%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (7%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (34%)
  • Manufacturing (19%)
  • Retail trade (19%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Information (2%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (19%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Child care workers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Kingston-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Michigan state average. It is 43% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/8/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 20.5 miles away from the Kingston village center killed 116 people and injured 844 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/8/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.2 miles away from the village center injured 23 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kingston-area historical earthquake activity is below 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 83.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Tuscola County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Blizzard: 1, Tornado: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Kingston:

  • MARLETTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; MARLETTE, MI)
  • CARO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; CARO, MI)
  • HILLS & DALES GENERAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; CASS CITY, MI)

Political contributions by individuals in Kingston, MI

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kingston:

  • Mott Community College (about 37 miles; Flint, MI; Full-time enrollment: 4,343)
  • University of Michigan-Flint (about 38 miles; Flint, MI; FT enrollment: 4,638)
  • Kettering University (about 39 miles; Flint, MI; FT enrollment: 2,047)
  • Saginaw Valley State University (about 40 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,661)
  • Baker College of Flint (about 40 miles; Flint, MI; FT enrollment: 3,765)
  • Baker College Center for Graduate Studies (about 40 miles; Flint, MI; FT enrollment: 2,058)
  • Delta College (about 41 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 4,934)

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Public elementary/middle school in Kingston:

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Library in Kingston:

  • JACQUELIN E. OPPERMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $32,078; Location: 5790 STATE STREET; 24,539 books; 9,605 e-books; 265 audio materials; 2,833 video materials; 64 print serial subscriptions)

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Tuscola 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)

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 1.85. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.85
U.S.:

3.46
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2004 was 0.117. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.117
U.S.:

0.493


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 32.9%
(33.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 27.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 60.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This village:  2.7 people
Michigan:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  73.4%
Whole state:  68.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  7.7%
Whole state:  5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Kingston, MI


Kingston compared to Michigan state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Kingston (2011 data):

  • Independent Bank: Kingston Branch at 5854 State Street, branch established on 01/01/1912. Info updated 10/20/2010: Bank assets: $2,737.2 mil, Deposits: $2,389.3 mil, headquarters in Ionia, MI, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 111 total offices, Holding Company: Independent Bank Corporation

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (87%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
  • Electricity (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Tuscola County Michigan:


2008 Presidential Election results in Tuscola County Michigan:
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Religion statistics for Kingston:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 42.50%
Here42.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameLutheran ChurchCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents28.4%25.9%13.4%4.4%3.3%
Congregations9.4%8.2%21.2%2.4%4.7%
NameGeneral Association of Regular Baptist Churches Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentChurch of the NazareneAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents3.2%3.0%2.6%2.2%13.6%
Congregations3.5%2.4%8.2%4.7%35.3%
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: 12
This county:

2.12 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

2.12 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

3.18 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
Tuscola County:

4.41 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

9.0%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.2%
Michigan:

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

11.1%
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 0$0 1$200
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$100
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,657$31,8840$0
Police - Other 0$0 1$75
Firefighters 0$0 30$458
Streets and Highways 1$2,657$31,8840$0
Totals for Government 2$5,314$31,88440$833

Kingston government finances in 2002:

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $0 ($0.00)
  • Charges - All Other: $35,000 ($84.34)
    Sewerage: $28,000 ($67.47)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($33.73)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $24,000 ($57.83)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $73,000 ($175.90)
    Regular Highways: $58,000 ($139.76)
    Fire Protection: $48,000 ($115.66)
    Sewerage: $44,000 ($106.02)
    Central Staff Services: $26,000 ($62.65)
    Police Protection: $20,000 ($48.19)
    General Public Buildings: $17,000 ($40.96)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($38.55)
    Parks & Recreation: $11,000 ($26.51)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $6,000 ($14.46)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($9.64)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($2.41)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $6,000 ($14.46)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $16,000 ($38.55)
    General Revenue, NEC: $16,000 ($38.55)
    Rents: $6,000 ($14.46)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $28,000 ($67.47)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $714,000 ($1720.48)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $28,000 ($67.47)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $62,000 ($149.40)
    Highways: $32,000 ($77.11)
  • Tax - Property: $73,000 ($175.90)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $67,000 ($161.45)

4.73% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,474 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.73%
Michigan average:

5.24%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Genesee County, MI  0.75% ($34,756 average AGI)
from Saginaw County, MI  0.67% ($30,797)
from Lapeer County, MI  0.50% ($33,218)


5.96% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,070 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.96%
Michigan average:

5.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Saginaw County, MI  0.80% ($32,709 average AGI)
to Genesee County, MI  0.76% ($26,669)
to Bay County, MI  0.43% ($30,500)

Strongest AM radio stations in Kingston:

  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WXYT (1270 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF DETROIT)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WKYO (1360 AM; 1 kW; CARO, MI; Owner: EDWARDS COMMUNICATIONS LC)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WSGW (790 AM; 5 kW; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: NM LICENSING LLC)
  • WCHB (1200 AM; 50 kW; TAYLOR, MI; Owner: RADIO ONE OF DETROIT, LLC)
  • WDFN (1130 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMIC (660 AM; daytime; 1 kW; SANDUSKY, MI; Owner: SANILAC BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLSP (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LAPEER, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FLINT INC.)
  • WTRX (1330 AM; 5 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFNT (1470 AM; 5 kW; FLINT, MI)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kingston:

  • WHNN (96.1 FM; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIDL (92.1 FM; CARO, MI; Owner: EDWARDS COMMUNICATIONS LC)
  • WBGV (92.5 FM; MARLETTE, MI; Owner: GB BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWBN (101.5 FM; TUSCOLA, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FLINT, INC.)
  • WRCL (93.7 FM; FRANKENMUTH, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FLINT, INC.)
  • WIOG (102.5 FM; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTGV-FM (97.7 FM; SANDUSKY, MI; Owner: SANILAC BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOWE (98.9 FM; VASSAR, MI; Owner: PRAESTANTIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WUCX-FM (90.1 FM; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WQUS (103.1 FM; LAPEER, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FLINT INC.)
  • WHYT (89.1 FM; IMLAY CITY, MI; Owner: MICHIGAN COMMUNITY RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Kingston:

  • WDCP-TV (Channel 35; BAD AXE, MI; Owner: DELTA COLLEGE)
  • WEYI-TV (Channel 25; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: WEYI BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNEM-TV (Channel 5; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • W52CU (Channel 52; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: NTN/SAGINAW, INC.)
  • WXON-LP (Channel 54; FLINT, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WFUM (Channel 28; FLINT, MI; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN)
  • W22CC (Channel 22; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • W69DW (Channel 69; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: NTN/SAGINAW, INC.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Kingston)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: K8WLE, Licensee ID: L00225042
    Grant Date: 09/08/2006, Expiration Date: 11/02/2016, Certifier: Kenneth P Boileau
    Registrant: Kenneth P Boileau, 3435 River - P O Box 33, Kingston, MI 48741
  • Call Sign: KB8GGL, Licensee ID: L01409593
    Grant Date: 06/18/2008, Expiration Date: 09/16/2018, Certifier: Vincent J Fantauzzo
    Registrant: Vincent J Fantauzzo, 5575 Kingston Rd, Kingston, MI 48741
  • Call Sign: KC8GWP, Licensee ID: L01238774
    Grant Date: 01/25/2007, Expiration Date: 04/16/2017, Certifier: Jeremy T Powell
    Registrant: Jeremy T Powell, 3479 Pine St, Kingston, MI 48741
  • Call Sign: N8AEV, Licensee ID: L01320765
    Grant Date: 09/05/2007, Expiration Date: 11/24/2017, Certifier: George J Peter
    Registrant: George J Peter, 3600 Phillips Rd, Kingston, MI 48741
  • Call Sign: N8KIF, Licensee ID: L01434435
    Grant Date: 09/29/2008, Expiration Date: 10/26/2018, Certifier: Stephen J Zagar
    Registrant: Stephen J Zagar, 5625 Kingston Rd, Kingston, MI 48741



FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9230U , Serial Number: 15078180, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 03/31/1976
    Registrant (Individual): Leland R Daily, 5756 Sanilac Rd, Kingston, MI 48741


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 9
  • Hazardous Condition: 10

Incident types - Kingston


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

Most common first names in Kingston, MI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1879.6 years
Mary1680.1 years
William1175.9 years
James970.3 years
Walter975.7 years
Fred872.6 years
Robert770.9 years
George782.3 years
Charles678.7 years
Edward673.7 years
Most common last names in Kingston, MI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hunter772.8 years
Wolak679.5 years
Barrons672.3 years
Henderson572.4 years
Gilmore583.6 years
Adamczyk483.7 years
Mclaughlin471.5 years
Parker477.8 years
Peter477.3 years
Froede481.8 years

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