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Lake County

Population in July 2007: 326. Population change since 2000: -2.9%
 

Males: 164  (50.4%)
Females: 162  (49.6%)

Median resident age:  39.9 years
Michigan median age:  35.5 years

Zip codes: 49656.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $27,736 (it was $24,583 in 2000)
Luther:  $27,736
Michigan:  $47,950

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $49,530 (it was $34,300 in 2000)
Luther:  $49,530
Michigan:  $153,100

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $56,576; Detached houses: $59,955; Mobile homes: $26,184

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Races in Luther:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.3%)
  • American Indian (5.6%)
  • Hispanic (3.2%)
  • Two or more races (2.9%)
  • Black (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Luther: 75.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (15.6%), German (14.7%), United States (8.8%), French (7.4%), Polish (6.5%), Dutch (5.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 312 feet

Land area: 0.93 square miles.

Population density: 351 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Luther

  • High school or higher: 64.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Luther village

  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 47.1%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 11.6%
  • Divorced: 17.8%

4 residents are foreign born

This village:  1.2%
Michigan:  5.3%



According to our research there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Luther, Michigan in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Luther to the number of sex offenders is 65 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Luther:  1.7% ($600)
Michigan:  1.3% ($1,461)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Grand Rapids, MI (74.6 miles , pop. 197,800).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (132.8 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (182.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Le Roy, MI (3.4 miles ), Tustin, MI (3.5 miles ), Baldwin, MI (3.6 miles ), Reed City, MI (3.8 miles ), Hersey, MI (4.2 miles ), Harrietta, MI (4.3 miles) , Cadillac, MI (4.5 miles ), Evart, MI (4.8 miles ).

Latitude: 44.04 N, Longitude: 85.68 W

Area code: 231

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Population change in the 1990s: -6 (-1.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Metal and metal products (15%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Transportation equipment (9%)
  • Truck transportation (7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Accommodation and food services (16%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (11%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (16%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (16%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)



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Luther-area historical tornado activity is below Michigan state average. It is 27% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.4 miles away from the Luther village center killed 2 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1956, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 53.1 miles away from the village center killed 18 people and injured 340 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Luther:
  • SPECTRUM HLTH-REED CITY CAMPUS (about 13 miles; REED CITY, MI)
  • MERCY HOSPITAL-CADILLAC (about 18 miles; CADILLAC, MI)
  • MECOSTA COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 30 miles; BIG RAPIDS, MI)

Political contributions by individuals in Luther, MI

Airports located in Luther:
Amtrak station near Luther:
  • 15 miles: REED CITY (101 W. SLOSSON AVE.) - Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Luther:
  • FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; BIG RAPIDS, MI; Full-time enrollment: 8,593)
  • NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE (about 49 miles; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; FT enrollment: 2,343)
  • CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; MT PLEASANT, MI; FT enrollment: 21,353)
  • MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; MUSKEGON, MI; FT enrollment: 2,365)
  • GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 75 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; FT enrollment: 7,590)
  • GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; ALLENDALE, MI; FT enrollment: 15,124)
  • AQUINAS COLLEGE (about 76 miles; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; FT enrollment: 2,022)
Public elementary/middle school in Luther:
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Library in Luther:
  • LUTHER AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $16,189; Location: 300 ASH STREET; 7,200 books; 7 audio materials; 64 video materials; 2 serial subscriptions)

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

LUTHER LIONS CLUB (Population served: 80, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
MICHIGAN CONFERENCE CAMP ASSN. (Population served: 80, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
LUTHER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (Population served: 55, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
PINE RIVER PADDLE SPORTS (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
TWIN CREEK INN (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
JOYCES TAVERN (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (APR-21-2004), St Public Notif requested (APR-21-2004), St Compliance achieved (MAY-03-2004)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
LOGGER'S LANDING (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
LUTHER SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation

Average household size:
This village:  2.5 people
Michigan:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  66.9%
Whole state:  68.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  8.3%
Whole state:  5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  22.2%
Whole state:  10.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  10.2%
Whole state:  4.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Luther, MI


7 people in homes for the mentally retarded


Luther compared to Michigan state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Luther (2009 data):
  • Lake-Osceola State Bank: Luther Branch at 203 State Street, branch established on 1963-05-06. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $158.4 mil, Deposits: $129.6 mil, headquarters in Baldwin, MI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices



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2004 Presidential Election results in Lake County Michigan:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (62%)
  • Wood (18%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (16%)
  • Electricity (3%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


Religon statistics for Luther

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristChristian and Missionary AllianceInternational Council of Community ChurchesUnited Methodist Church
Adherents57.7%5.4%4.7%4.3%4.2%
Congregations20.0%5.0%5.0%5.0%15.0%
Name The Wesleyan ChurchSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents3.6%3.5%3.5%2.9%10.0%
Congregations5.0%10.0%5.0%5.0%25.0%
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.


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 2$1,120
Judicial and Legal 0$0 7$680
Welfare 0$0 1$200
Totals for Government 0$0 10$2,000



8.81% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,895 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.81%
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 Kent County, MI  1.03% ($26,897 average AGI)
from Mecosta County, MI  0.77% ($19,655)
from Osceola County, MI  0.71% ($29,148)


9.51% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($24,945 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.51%
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 Kent County, MI  0.95% ($22,583 average AGI)
to Osceola County, MI  0.92% ($23,486)
to Mason County, MI  0.84% ($24,000)


Strongest AM radio stations in Luther:
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WKJF (1370 AM; 5 kW; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WBRN (1460 AM; 5 kW; BIG RAPIDS, MI; Owner: RH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WOOD (1300 AM; 20 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WATT (1240 AM; 1 kW; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Luther:
  • WIAA (88.7 FM; INTERLOCHEN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • W201CF (88.1 FM; BALDWIN, MI; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WOLW (91.1 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WTCM-FM (103.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WKAD (93.7 FM; HARRIETTA, MI; Owner: CADILLAC BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WDEE-FM (97.3 FM; REED CITY, MI; Owner: STEVEN V. BEILFUSS)
  • WCKC (107.1 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WLXV (96.7 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WCXT (105.3 FM; HART, MI; Owner: WATERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WYBR (102.3 FM; BIG RAPIDS, MI; Owner: MENTOR PARTNERS, INC.)
  • WOUF (92.1 FM; BEULAH, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Luther:
  • WWTV (Channel 9; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: HERITAGE B/CING COMPANY OF MICHIGAN)
  • WPBN-TV (Channel 7; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WPBN/WTOM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WFQX-TV (Channel 33; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • W34BZ (Channel 34; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W48BY (Channel 48; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53CC (Channel 53; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W58CU (Channel 58; BIG RAPIDS, MI; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION HOLDINGS, INC.)


Luther fatal accident list:
Nov 12, 1994 11:21 AM, Spring St, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 2
Apr 3, 1991 04:41 AM, State St, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: N8GCJ, Previous Call Sign: KA8MNY
    Grant Date: 12/01/1987, Expiration Date: 12/01/1997, Cancelation Date: 12/02/1999
    Registrant: Reita L Craddock, Luther, MI 49656
  • Call Sign: W1CKK, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 04/22/1998, Expiration Date: 04/22/2008
    Registrant: Lila J De Maw, 4061 N Douglas Rd, Luther, MI 49656
  • Call Sign: W1FB, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 03/29/1988, Expiration Date: 03/29/1998, Cancelation Date: 09/29/1997
    Registrant: Milton F De Maw, 4061 N Douglas Rd, Luther, MI 49656


FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1
  • PONDEROSA FARMS LLC, 7065 N Kings Hwy, Luther, MI 49656
    Certificate: D001606 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 05/17/2008, Expiration Date: 05/16/2009

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: BEECH F33A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-520 SER (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 332HP , Serial Number: CE1508, Year manufactured: 1990, Airworthiness Date: 10/22/1998
    Registrant (Corporation): Ponderosa Farms LLC, 7065 N Kings Hwy, Luther, MI 49656
  • Aircraft: MAULE M-7-260C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540-V4A5D (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 988TW , Serial Number: 30040C, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 10/17/2006
    Registrant (Corporation): Ponderosa Farms LLC, 7065 N Kings Hwy, Luther, MI 49656
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 560 (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 11, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA JT15D-5D (3045 Pounds of Thrust) (Turbo-fan)
    N-Number: 998TW , Serial Number: 560-0362, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 05/31/2007
    Registrant (Corporation): Ponderosa Farms LLC, 7065 N Kings Hwy, Luther, MI 49656


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 7

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