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Mackinac Island, Michigan

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Population in 2013: 490 (0% urban, 100% rural). Population change since 2000: -6.3%
 
Males: 184  (37.6%)
Females: 306  (62.4%)
Median resident age:  43.8 years
Michigan median age:  39.6 years

Zip codes: 49757.

Estimated median household income in 2013: $47,009 (it was $36,964 in 2000)
Mackinac Island:

$47,009
MI:

$48,273

Estimated per capita income in 2013: $29,197 (it was $27,965 in 2000)

Mackinac Island city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2013: $253,441 (it was $189,800 in 2000)
Mackinac Island:

$253,441
MI:

$117,500

Median gross rent in 2013: $709.

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  • Races in Mackinac Island, MI (2013)

    Mackinac Island races chart
    • 28755.6%White alone
    • 6813.2%Black alone
    • 5711.0%Hispanic
    • 5410.5%Two or more races
    • 336.4%American Indian alone
    • 91.7%Asian alone
    • 71.4%Other race alone

Races in Mackinac Island detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Mar. 2013 cost of living index in Mackinac Island: 86.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
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Ancestries: French (13.6%), German (11.7%), Irish (8.4%), English (7.9%), Polish (5.4%), West Indian (2.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 590 feet

Land area: 4.37 square miles.

Population density: 112 people per square mile   (very low).

Mackinac Island,MI real estate house value index trend

Mackinac Island, Michigan map

For population 25 years and over in Mackinac Island:

  • High school or higher: 96.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.0%
  • Unemployed: 25.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Mackinac Island city:

  • Never married: 48.0%
  • Now married: 35.7%
  • Separated: 4.4%
  • Widowed: 3.7%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

32 residents are foreign born (4.1% Latin America).

This city:

6.2%
Michigan:

6.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2013: $2,938 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2013: $1,630 (0.7%)

Mackinac Island satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (171.5 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Detroit, MI (251.4 miles , pop. 951,270).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (316.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: St. Ignace, MI (2.3 miles ), Mackinaw City, MI (2.8 miles ), Carp Lake, MI (3.5 miles ), Cheboygan, MI (4.0 miles ), Levering, MI (4.1 miles ), Pellston, MI (4.7 miles ), Cross Village, MI (5.0 miles) , Brutus, MI (5.1 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $124,500
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $326,000
  • 1999: 11 buildings, average cost: $242,500
  • 2000: 17 buildings, average cost: $200,100
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $353,000
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $353,000
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $353,000
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $353,000
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $353,000
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $353,000
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $353,000
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $353,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $353,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $353,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $353,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $353,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 45.85 N, Longitude: 84.62 W

Area code: 906

Mackinac Island household income distribution Mackinac Island home values distribution

Crime rates in Mackinac Island by Year
Type 2002 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Murders 000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 222242210
per 100,000 378.1402.4408.2428.3877.2445.4406.5204.50.0
Robberies 000001000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0222.70.00.00.0
Assaults 372261102
per 100,000 567.11,408.5408.2428.31,315.8222.7203.30.0404.9
Burglaries 832264923
per 100,000 1,512.3603.6408.2428.31,315.8890.91,829.3409.0607.3
Thefts 251317340397363246213255204
per 100,000 47,448.063,782.769,387.885,010.779,605.354,788.443,292.752,147.241,295.5
Auto thefts 011121011
per 100,000 0.0201.2204.1214.1438.6222.70.0204.5202.4
Arson 000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 284.3) 2137.02837.92851.43423.03776.72419.41965.62026.41582.2

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Crime rate in Mackinac Island detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 5 (4 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

8.10
Michigan average:

1.72

Mackinac Island tourist attractions:

Unemployment in June 2014:
Here:

4.2%
Michigan:

7.9%

Unemployment by year (%)

Population change in the 1990s: +53 (+11.3%).
Most common industries in 2013 (%)
Males Females
  • Accommodation and food services (42%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (10%)
  • Other services, except public administration (10%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Manufacturing (6%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
  • Retail trade (26%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (21%)
  • Health care and social assistance (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Manufacturing (5%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (5%)
Most common occupations in 2013 (%)
Males Females
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (19%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (14%)
  • Management occupations (12%)
  • Personal care and service occupations (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Community and social service occupations (6%)
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (6%)
  • Sales and related occupations (31%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (28%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (8%)
  • Education, training, and library occupations (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)
  • Management occupations (3%)

Work and jobs in Mackinac Island: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Mackinac Island, Michigan

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Mackinac Island-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 96% 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 368.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 341.1 miles away from Mackinac Island center
On 1/26/2001 at 03:03:20, a magnitude 4.4 (3.9 MB, 4.4 LG, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 330.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 368.0 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 211.4 miles away from Mackinac Island center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 520.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mackinac County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Mackinac Island topographic map

Birthplace of: Madeline La Framboise - Fur Trader.

Hospitals and medical centers near Mackinac Island:

  • MOSES DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; SAINT IGNACE, MI)
  • MACKINAC STRAITS HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 6 miles away; SAINT IGNACE, MI)
  • MACKINAC STRAITS LONG TERM CARE UNIT (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; SAINT IGNACE, MI)

Airports located in Mackinac Island:

Amtrak stations near Mackinac Island:

  • 6 miles: ST. IGNACE (448 N. STATE ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones.
  • 8 miles: MACKINAW CITY (VALOT CITGO PLAZA) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, snack bar.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mackinac Island:

  • Lake Superior State University (about 46 miles; Sault Ste Marie, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,242)
  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 89 miles; Traverse City, MI; FT enrollment: 3,276)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 131 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Northern Michigan University (about 142 miles; Marquette, MI; FT enrollment: 8,258)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 155 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Ferris State University (about 156 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Central Michigan University (about 157 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)

Public high school in Mackinac Island:

See full list of schools located in Mackinac Island

Library in Mackinac Island:

  • MACKINAC ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $60,817; Location: 7549 HURON STREET; 13,270 books; 410 audio materials; 676 video materials; 32 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Mackinac Island: Greens of Mackinac (A), Pontiac's Lookout (B), Jewel Golf Course-Grand Nine (C), Jewel Golf Course-Woods Nine (D), Wawashkamo Golf Club (E), West Breakwater Light (F), East Breakwater Light (G), Mackinac Island Yacht Club (H), Round Island Passage Light (I), Union Terminal Piers, Incorporated (J), Grand Hotel (K), Allied Emergency Medical Services Systems Mackinac Island (L), Mackinac Island Police Department (M), Mackinac Island Fire Department Station 1 Headquarters (N), Mackinac Island City Building (O), Mackinac Island Public Library (P), Stuart House Museum (Q), Mackinac Island Fire Department Station 2 (R). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Mackinac Island include: Saint Anne's Catholic Church (A), Mission Church (B), Little Stone Congregational Church (C), Trinity Episcopal Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Anns Cemetery (1), Fort Mackinac Post Cemetery (2), Mackinac Island Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Carver Pond (A), Hanks Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Browns Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Mackinac Island include: Mackinac Island State Park (1), Mackiniac Island City Park (2), Great Turtle Park (3), Brown's Brook State Roadside Park (4), Marquette Park (5), Trinity Church Historical Marker (6), Beaumont Memorial Historical Marker (7), Round Island Lighthouse Historical Marker (8), Island House Historical Marker (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Fort Mackinac (Museums; Wendell).

Hotel: Chippewa Hotel (Huron Street).

Mackinac County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2013: 14.3%
(2.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.4% for Black residents, 19.4% for American Indian residents, 58.9% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
This city:  2.0 people
Michigan:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  53.3%
Whole state:  66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  11.7%
Whole state:  6.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Mackinac Island compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Banks with branches in Mackinac Island (2011 data):

  • The First National Bank of St. Ignace: Mackinac Island Branch at 7399 Market Street, branch established on 1966/06/30. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $227.7 mil, Deposits: $200.9 mil, headquarters in St. Ignace, MI, positive income, 7 total offices
  • Central Savings Bank: Mackinac Island Branch at 21 Hoban Street, branch established on 1995/05/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $243.6 mil, Deposits: $210.3 mil, headquarters in Sault Sainte Marie, MI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Central Bank Corporation

Educational Attainment (%) in 2013

School Enrollment by Level of School (%) in 2013

Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Michigan average:

11.0

Mackinac Island travel time to work - commute Mackinac Island mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (90%)
  • Utility gas (7%)
  • Wood (2%)

Presidential Elections Results

1996 2000 2004 2008 2012

1996 Presidential Elections Results

2000 Presidential Elections Results

2004 Presidential Elections Results

2008 Presidential Elections Results

2012 Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mackinac Island city (based on Mackinac County data)

ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,0466
Evangelical Protestant1,20615
Mainline Protestant1,07913
Other11
None4,781-
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
Mackinac County:

7.36 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Mackinac County:

1.84 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Mackinac County:

8.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

31.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

11.9%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Mackinac County:

30.4%
Michigan:

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

19.2%
State:

13.4%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2012)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,354$28,2480$0
Other Government Administration 1$2,357$28,2840$0
Police Protection - Officers 7$16,299$27,9410$0
Police - Other 1$1,693$20,3160$0
Firefighters 0$0 40$1,085
Solid Waste Management 5$10,978$26,3470$0
Sewerage 5$16,563$39,7510$0
Parks and Recreation 1$1,796$21,5520$0
Water Supply 5$14,377$34,5050$0
Other and Unallocable 4$13,234$39,7020$0
Totals for Government 30$79,651$31,86040$1,085

Mackinac Island government finances - Expenditure in 2002 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $641,000 ($1308.16)
    Sewerage: $423,000 ($863.27)
    Police Protection: $385,000 ($785.71)
    Regular Highways: $373,000 ($761.22)
    General - Other: $328,000 ($669.39)
    Water Utilities: $311,000 ($634.69)
    General Public Buildings: $137,000 ($279.59)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $130,000 ($265.31)
    Central Staff Services: $99,000 ($202.04)
    Fire Protection: $85,000 ($173.47)
    Parks & Recreation: $84,000 ($171.43)
    Financial Administration: $67,000 ($136.73)
    Libraries: $51,000 ($104.08)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $116,000 ($236.73)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Housing & Community Development: $407,000 ($830.61)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($2.04)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $820,000 ($1673.47)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $105,000 ($214.29)

Mackinac Island government finances - Revenue in 2002 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $649,000 ($1324.49)
    Sewerage: $437,000 ($891.84)
    All Other: $27,000 ($55.10)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $407,000 ($830.61)
    All Other: $4,000 ($8.16)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $279,000 ($569.39)
    Interest Earnings: $133,000 ($271.43)
    Rents: $26,000 ($53.06)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $338,000 ($689.80)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $137,000 ($279.59)
    General Support: $53,000 ($108.16)
    All Other: $4,000 ($8.16)
  • Tax - Property: $1,121,000 ($2287.76)
    NEC: $361,000 ($736.73)

Mackinac Island government finances - Debt in 2002 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $1,683,000 ($3434.69)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,865,000 ($3806.12)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $1,838,000 ($3751.02)
    Water Utilities: $1,682,000 ($3432.65)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $27,000 ($55.10)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($2.04)

Mackinac Island government finances - Cash and Securities in 2002 (per resident):

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $2,926,000 ($5971.43)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $438,000 ($893.88)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $162,000 ($330.61)

6.67% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($36,678 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.67%
Michigan average:

5.09%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
from Chippewa County, MI  0.83% ($35,250 average AGI)
from Cheboygan County, MI  0.25% ($27,583)


7.13% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($29,206 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.13%
Michigan average:

5.58%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2010 and 2011.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
to Chippewa County, MI  0.97% ($24,574 average AGI)
to Emmet County, MI  0.44% ($38,190)
to Cheboygan County, MI  0.35% ($17,824)

Strongest AM radio stations in Mackinac Island:

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

  • WLJZ (94.5 FM; MACKINAW CITY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • W268AD (101.5 FM; MACKINAW CITY, MI; Owner: GOSPEL OPPORTUNITIES, INC.)
  • WDQV (88.5 FM; MACKINAW CITY, MI; Owner: BROADCAST MUSIC MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WMKC (102.9 FM; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WKLZ-FM (98.9 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF PETOSKEY, INC.)
  • WCMW-FM (103.9 FM; HARBOR SPRINGS, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WLXT (96.3 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WGFM (105.1 FM; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WSUE (101.3 FM; SAULT STE. MARIE, MI; Owner: FABIANO-STRICKLER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • W293AG (106.5 FM; TROUT LAKE, MI; Owner: GOSPEL OPPORTUNITIES, INC.)
  • WHWG (89.9 FM; TROUT LAKE, MI; Owner: GOSPEL OPPORTUNITIES INC)

TV broadcast stations around Mackinac Island:

  • WWUP-TV (Channel 10; SAULT STE. MARIE, MI; Owner: HERITAGE BROADCASTING COMPANY OF MICHIGAN)
  • WGTQ (Channel 8; SAULT STE. MARIE, MI; Owner: SCANLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTOM-TV (Channel 4; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: WPBN/WTOM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • 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)
  • W55CL (Channel 55; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Mackinac Island fatal accident list:

Mar 4, 2013 05:45 PM, Sr-185, Lat: 45.86496, Lon: -84.64914, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken persons involved: 1
Apr 4, 2009 00:54 AM, Cadotte, Annex, Lat: 45.85294, Lon: -84.62699, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken persons involved: 1
Jan 4, 1976 01:30 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2
  • 286 Grand Avenue (Lat: 45.851000 Lon: -84.625556), Type: Building, Structure height: 28.3 m, Call Sign: KNKN858, Licensee ID: L00128694
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/15/2011, Expiration Date: 10/01/2021, Certifier: Michael P Goggin
    Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC
  • Mackinac Island, 331 Mahoney Avenue (Lat: 45.848111 Lon: -84.621861), Type: Bant, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 11 m, Call Sign: WQLV383
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/30/2011, Expiration Date: 10/01/2021, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • RICHARD S DEMELLO, N Of Fort Homes (Lat: 45.858889 Lon: -84.616972), Type: 15.0, Overall height: 12 m
    Registrant: 5173353266, Demellor@state.Mi.Us, 530 W. ALLEGAN STREET
  • RICHARD S DEMELLO, N Of Fort Homes (Lat: 45.858889 Lon: -84.616972), Type: 15.0, Overall height: 12 m
    Registrant: 5173353266, Demellor@state.Mi.Us, 530 W. ALLEGAN STREET
  • Alexander Nowakowski, N Of Fort Homes (Lat: 45.858889 Lon: -84.616972), Type: 15.0, Overall height: 12 m
    Registrant: 5173335010, Nowakowskia@michigan.Gov, 4000 COLLINS ROAD, Phone: (Now) ako-wski
  • Alexander Nowakowski, N Of Fort Homes (Lat: 45.858889 Lon: -84.616972), Type: 15.0, Overall height: 12 m
    Registrant: 5173335010, Nowakowskia@michigan.Gov, 4000 COLLINS ROAD, Phone: (Now) ako-wski
  • Mark E Sandberg, N Of Fort Homes (Lat: 45.858889 Lon: -84.616972), Type: 15.0, Overall height: 12 m
    Registrant: 5173366212, Aprillb@michigan.Gov, 4000 COLLINS RD

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Fort Holmes Rd (Lat: 45.858889 Lon: -84.616972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WXT764
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.025 MHz, 155.025 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/21/2003, Expiration Date: 01/09/2014
    Registrant: Apco International Inc Licensing Service 071411 Jm, 351 N Williamson Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, Phone: (386) 944-2463, Fax: (386) 322-2502, Email:
  • Fort Holmes Rd (Lat: 45.858889 Lon: -84.617000), Call Sign: WYK589, Licensee ID: L00062889
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.280 MHz, 155.340 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/22/2003, Expiration Date: 01/09/2014
    Registrant: City Of Mackinac Island, City Hall, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, Phone: (906) 847-3300
  • 1 Lakeshore Blvd (Lat: 45.852222 Lon: -84.604222), Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WPFJ857
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.740 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/30/1999, Expiration Date: 08/05/2004, Cancellation Date: 10/09/2004
    Registrant: Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, Phone: (906) 847-3833
  • N Of Fort Homes (Lat: 45.858889 Lon: -84.616972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: KNBF662
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.750 MHz, 462.100 MHz, 464.875 MHz, 464.975 MHz, 464.825 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/18/2004, Expiration Date: 01/09/2015, Certifier: Brad Chambers
    Registrant: Otec, 405 Pine St., Elk Rapids, MI 49629, Phone: (231) 264-6133, Fax: (231) 264-6133, Email:
  • Lat: 45.851111 Lon: -84.614444, Call Sign: WPYL957
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.887 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/05/2003, Expiration Date: 09/05/2013, Certifier: Chris C Modb
    Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440
  • 1 Lakeshore Blvd (Lat: 45.858639 Lon: -84.647861), Type: Bant, Structure height: 9 m, Overall height: 11 m, Call Sign: WQCC955
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.740 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/02/2005, Expiration Date: 02/02/2015, Certifier: Harold C Jonas
    Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

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  • Michigan Dnr Dock Hwy 185 Main St (Lat: 44.849722 Lon: -84.614472), Type: Tower, Call Sign: KGW469
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.700 MHz, 156.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/04/2012, Expiration Date: 06/19/2022
    Registrant: State Of Michigan, 4000 Collins Rd, Lansing, MI 48909-8131, Phone: (517) 336-2634, Fax: (517) 336-6222, Email:
  • Mission Point (Lat: 45.865000 Lon: -84.609778), Type: Building, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: KXS302, Licensee ID: L00502723
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/18/2002, Expiration Date: 06/05/2012, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2012
    Registrant: Bayview Yacht Club, 100 Clairpointe, Detroit, MI 48215
  • Mackinac Island Airport (Lat: 45.865000 Lon: -84.635333), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WIK4
    Assigned Frequencies: 122.700 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/07/2005, Expiration Date: 06/07/2015
    Registrant: State Of Michigan, 4000 Collins Rd, Lansing, MI 48909-8131, Phone: (517) 336-2634, Fax: (517) 336-6222, Email:
  • Mackinac Island Airport (Lat: 45.866389 Lon: -84.634167), Type: Building, Structure height: 4 m, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WOU2
    Assigned Frequencies: 118.275 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/09/2007, Expiration Date: 02/24/2017
    Registrant: State Of Michigan, 2700 E. Airport Service Dr., Lansing, MI 48906, Phone: (517) 335-9627, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KB8VNV, Licensee ID: L01094681
    Grant Date: 02/11/2006, Expiration Date: 02/11/2016
    Registrant: William B Bernard, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
  • Call Sign: KB8VQE, Licensee ID: L00920579
    Grant Date: 09/22/2004, Expiration Date: 11/21/2014, Certifier: Kenneth A Salmon
    Registrant: Kenneth A Salmon, Market St Box 263, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
  • Call Sign: KD8KHS, Licensee ID: L01459445
    Grant Date: 03/06/2009, Expiration Date: 03/06/2019, Certifier: Stephen H Humphrey
    Registrant: Stephen H Humphrey, Mackinac Island, MI 49757

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 138FR , Serial Number: 17276545, Year manufactured: 1986, Airworthiness Date: 01/14/1986
    Registrant (Individual): Joel A Trustee Price, 66 4th St, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-260 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 16332 , Serial Number: 32-7300023, Year manufactured: 1973
    Registrant (Individual): Donald A Weersing, Po Box 535, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
  • Aircraft: CARR ROBERT W CAMPAIR (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 618 (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 374EC , Serial Number: 001, Year manufactured: 2009, Airworthiness Date: 05/07/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Robert W Carr, Po Box 292, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 421C (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GTSIO-520 SER (435 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6798V , Serial Number: 421C1254, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 09/09/1982
    Registrant (Corporation): Musser Aviaton LLC, Po Box 286, Mackinac Island, MI 49757
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32R-301 (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 82910 , Serial Number: 32R-8313006, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 10/26/1982
    Registrant (Individual): David A Texeira, Po Box 1510, Mackinac Island, MI 49757

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 2
  • Hazardous Condition: 3
Most common first names in Mackinac Island, MI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1082.2 years
James974.9 years
John582.2 years
Robert572.4 years
Catherine477.7 years
Elmer386.0 years
Anna385.6 years
Francis370.6 years
Elizabeth376.6 years
Herbert277.0 years
Most common last names in Mackinac Island, MI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bazinaw568.8 years
Horn477.0 years
Dufina479.9 years
Chambers476.1 years
Perault470.0 years
Fisher373.6 years
King385.3 years
Gallagher358.3 years
Doud386.6 years
Bogan382.0 years

Businesses in Mackinac Island, MI

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  • UPS: 1
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