Saranac, Michigan

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Population in 2022: 1,378 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.9%
 
Males: 606  (44.0%)
Females: 772  (56.0%)
Median resident age:

40.9 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 48881.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,029 (it was $31,350 in 2000)
Saranac:

$76,029
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,749 (it was $15,867 in 2000)

Saranac village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $181,856 (it was $92,200 in 2000)
Saranac:

$181,856
MI:

$224,400

Median gross rent in 2022: $504.

March 2022 cost of living index in Saranac: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.9%
(12.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 53.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Saranac, MI (2022)
    • 1,78291.4%White alone
    • 773.9%Two or more races
    • 271.4%Hispanic
    • 140.7%Black alone
    • 120.6%American Indian alone
    • 30.2%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Saranac, Michigan as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Saranac is 69 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (17.6%), German (17.0%), English (16.2%), Irish (10.0%), Dutch (8.4%), Norwegian (7.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 644 feet

Land area: 1.16 square miles.

Population density: 1,187 people per square mile   (low).

Saranac, Michigan map

23 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.2%
Michigan:

6.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,215 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,012 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Grand Rapids, MI (22.7 miles , pop. 197,800).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Detroit, MI (113.7 miles , pop. 951,270).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (146.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Clarksville, MI (2.5 miles ),
Lowell, MI (2.6 miles ),
Ionia, MI (2.9 miles ),
Lake Odessa, MI (3.3 miles ),
Belding, MI (3.4 miles ),
Freeport, MI (3.5 miles ),
Lyons, MI (3.7 miles ),
Forest Hills, MI (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.93 N, Longitude: 85.21 W

Area code: 616

Distribution of median household income in Saranac, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Saranac, MI in 2022

Saranac satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Michigan:

3.5%
Most common industries in Saranac, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Construction (5.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.9%)
  • Machinery (4.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (9.1%)
  • Construction (8.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.4%)
  • Machinery (6.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.7%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.0%)
  • Health care (7.8%)
  • Personal & laundry services (4.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.4%)
  • Social assistance (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Saranac, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Cashiers (4.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.9%)
  • Cashiers (6.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.4%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.8%)

Average climate in Saranac, Michigan

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Saranac, Michigan environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 81.7. This is about average.

City:

81.7
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.310. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.310
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 7.01. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.01
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.321. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.321
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 17.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

17.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.44. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.44
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 0.00613. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00613
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Saranac-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Michigan state average. It is 32% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 27.9 miles away from the Saranac village center killed 18 people and injured 340 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.9 miles away from the village center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Saranac-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Michigan state average. It is 32% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 49.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 226.8 miles away from Saranac center
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) earthquake occurred 266.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 171.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 339.9 miles away from Saranac center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 333.5 miles away from Saranac 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 Ionia County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Saranac topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Saranac:

  • LAURELS OF KENT (THE) (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LOWELL, MI)
  • DAVITA - IONIA DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; IONIA, MI)
  • IONIA COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; IONIA, MI)
  • HEARTLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER-IONIA (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; IONIA, MI)
  • METRON OF BELDING (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BELDING, MI)
  • ORCHARD HILLS HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; BELDING, MI)
  • STAFF BUILDERS SERVICES INC (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; GRAND RAPIDS, MI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Saranac:

  • Davenport University (about 18 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; Full-time enrollment: 6,955)
  • Calvin College (about 20 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 4,117)
  • Cornerstone University (about 20 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 2,573)
  • Grand Rapids Community College (about 24 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,296)
  • Grand Valley State University (about 35 miles; Allendale, MI; FT enrollment: 21,982)
  • Lansing Community College (about 36 miles; Lansing, MI; FT enrollment: 12,822)
  • Michigan State University (about 41 miles; East Lansing, MI; FT enrollment: 41,736)

Public high school in Saranac:

  • SARANAC JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 150 PLEASANT ST, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Saranac:

See full list of schools located in Saranac

Library in Saranac:

  • SARANAC PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $430,470; Location: 61 BRIDGE STREET; 27,954 books; 1,633 audio materials; 1,394 video materials; 172 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Saranac: Saranac Station (A), Saranac Community Fire Department (B), Saranac Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Saranac include: Saranac Community Church (A), Galilee Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saranac Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Lake Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Saranac include: Saranac Historical Marker (1), Scheid Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Forest Hills Family Nudist Club (Recreation Areas; 9655 Riverside Drive).

Ionia 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 Saranac and their reported violations in the past:

SARANAC SUNOCO (Population served: 400, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
MORRISON LAKE GOLF COURSE (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
LAKE FUNERAL HOME (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-22-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-23-2010), St Public Notif issued (SEP-23-2010), St Public Notif requested (SEP-23-2010), St Tech Assistance Visit (SEP-23-2010), St Compliance achieved (OCT-15-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations

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

  • ST ANTHONY'S CHURCH (Population served: 250, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

59.2%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.8%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
5 people in other group homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Saranac (2011 data):

  • Independent Bank: Saranac Branch at 29 Church Street, branch established on 2005/05/02. Info updated 2010/10/20: Bank assets: $2,304.7 mil, Deposits: $2,092.2 mil, headquarters in Ionia, MI, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 107 total offices, Holding Company: Independent Bank Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Saranac:

Marital status in Saranac, MI
  • Never married: 36.9%
  • Now married: 47.3%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

For population 25 years and over in Saranac:

  • High school or higher: 93.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Michigan average:

11.0

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Saranac, MI (based on Ionia County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic12,4108
Evangelical Protestant6,02948
Mainline Protestant3,34822
Other2632
Orthodox301
None41,825-
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: 11
This county:

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Ionia County:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 15
This county:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
This county:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Ionia County:

3.59 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

8.2%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.3%
State:

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

17.6%
Michigan:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Saranac:

50.0%
Michigan:

50.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

46.9%
State:

47.9%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.9
Michigan:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.4%
Michigan:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Saranac:

18.7%
Michigan:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Saranac:

6.8
Michigan:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

42.5%
Michigan:

34.1%

General health condition:
Here:

54.2%
State:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Saranac:

77.9%
Michigan:

79.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Saranac, 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
Housing and Community Development (Local) 3$11,827$47,3083$3,727
Water Supply 1$3,366$40,3920$0
Streets and Highways 1$6,024$72,2880$0
Parks and Recreation 1$3,366$40,3920$0
Financial Administration 1$6,078$72,9360$0
Sewerage 1$4,523$54,2760$0
Firefighters 0$0 23$5,113
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$798
Totals for Government 8$35,183$52,77533$9,638

Saranac government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Housing and Community Development: $124,000 ($89.99)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $413,000 ($299.71)
    Housing and Community Development: $280,000 ($203.19)
    Regular Highways: $195,000 ($141.51)
    Local Fire Protection: $135,000 ($97.97)
    Police Protection: $67,000 ($48.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $54,000 ($39.19)
    Parks and Recreation: $53,000 ($38.46)
    General Public Buildings: $48,000 ($34.83)
    Financial Administration: $42,000 ($30.48)
    General - Other: $30,000 ($21.77)
    Central Staff Services: $9,000 ($6.53)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $6,000 ($4.35)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($1.45)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $33,000 ($23.95)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $33,000 ($23.95)
    Regular Highways: $32,000 ($23.22)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $233,000 ($169.09)

Saranac government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Housing and Community Development: $581,000 ($421.63)
    Sewerage: $104,000 ($75.47)
    Other: $23,000 ($16.69)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $371,000 ($269.23)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $109,000 ($79.10)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $30,000 ($21.77)
    General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($3.63)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($1.45)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $118,000 ($85.63)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $133,000 ($96.52)
    Highways: $108,000 ($78.37)
    Other: $14,000 ($10.16)
  • Tax - Property: $310,000 ($224.96)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $10,000 ($7.26)
    Other License: $1,000 ($0.73)

Saranac government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $825,000 ($598.69)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $755,000 ($547.90)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $70,000 ($50.80)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,383,000 ($1729.32)

Strongest AM radio stations in Saranac:

  • WION (1430 AM; 5 kW; IONIA, MI; Owner: AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE GROUP, INC.)
  • WOOD (1300 AM; 20 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJNZ (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; KENTWOOD, MI; Owner: GOODRICH RADIO, LLC)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WMJH (810 AM; daytime; 4 kW; ROCKFORD, MI)
  • WGVU (1480 AM; 5 kW; KENTWOOD, MI; Owner: GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY B OF C)
  • WKAR (870 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EAST LANSING, MI; Owner: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKZO (590 AM; 5 kW; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FAIRFIELD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLCM (1390 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTE, MI)
  • WXYT (1270 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF DETROIT)

Strongest FM radio stations in Saranac:

  • WODJ (107.3 FM; GREENVILLE, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOOD-FM (105.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBFX (101.3 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVGR (104.1 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN)
  • WLAV-FM (96.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBCT (93.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGRD-FM (97.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.)
  • WCSG (91.3 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY.)
  • WLHT-FM (95.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.)
  • WFUR-FM (102.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: FURNITURE CITY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WBLU-FM (88.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP)
  • WFGR (98.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.)
  • WQLR (106.5 FM; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FAIRFIELD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQTX (92.7 FM; CHARLOTTE, MI; Owner: RUBBER CITY RADIO GROUP)
  • WBCH-FM (100.1 FM; HASTINGS, MI; Owner: BARRY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WAYG (89.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Saranac:

  • WZPX (Channel 43; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: PAXSON BATTLE CREEK LICENSE, INC.)
  • WWMT (Channel 3; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WXMI (Channel 17; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WOOD-TV (Channel 8; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WLLA (Channel 64; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAITH BROADCAST, INC.)
  • WOTV (Channel 41; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WOHO-CA (Channel 33; HOLLAND, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WTLJ (Channel 54; MUSKEGON, MI; Owner: TCT OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WUHQ-LP (Channel 29; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WOGC-CA (Channel 25; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WGVU-TV (Channel 35; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • W19BA (Channel 19; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WKAR-TV (Channel 23; EAST LANSING, MI; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MICH. STATE UNIV.)
  • WZZM-TV (Channel 13; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS CORP. OF OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • WSYM-TV (Channel 47; LANSING, MI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • W44BQ (Channel 44; MOUNT PLEASANT, MI; Owner: NTN/SAGINAW, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 25.8mTotal length
  • 25,940Total average daily traffic
  • 1,275Total average daily truck traffic
  • 33,585Total future (year 2018) average daily traffic
New bridges in Saranac, MI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 31990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Saranac, MI

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Saranac)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

71 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Lat: 42.929444 Lon: -85.213056, Call Sign: WPTP968,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.965 MHz, Grant Date: 11/20/2001, Expiration Date: 11/20/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/21/2012, Certifier: Dennis G Bowen, Registrant: Chrouch Communications, Inc, 7860 Morrison Lake Road, Saranac, MI 48881, Phone: (616) 642-3881, Fax: (616) 642-6008, Email:

  • 250 S Pleasant Street (Lat: 42.925139 Lon: -85.203750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WPTZ829,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.995 MHz, Grant Date: 01/18/2002, Expiration Date: 07/18/2002, Cancellation Date: 11/17/2002, Certifier: Signature On File, Registrant: Chrouch Communications Inc, 7860 Morrison Lake Rd, Saranac, MI 48881, Phone: (616) 642-3881, Fax: (616) 642-6008, Email:

  • SARANAC, MI, Lat: 42.914944 Lon: -85.172694, Call Sign: WPYV212,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.362 MHz, Grant Date: 12/20/2013, Expiration Date: 11/04/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/02/2023, Certifier: Rick Riccardi, Registrant: Aclara Technologies LLC, 30400 Solon Road, Solon, OH 44139, Phone: (440) 528-7260, Email:

  • Lat: 42.925139 Lon: -85.203750, Call Sign: WPZN865,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.237 MHz, 451.312 MHz, 451.887 MHz, 452.337 MHz, 456.887 MHz, 463.212 MHz, 464.637 MHz, Grant Date: 02/10/2004, Expiration Date: 02/10/2014, Cancellation Date: 04/12/2014, Certifier: Tim Jurmo, Registrant: Chrouch Communications Inc, 7860 Morrison Lake Road, Saranac, MI 48881, Phone: (616) 642-3881, Fax: (616) 642-6008

  • Lat: 42.883917 Lon: -85.201389, Call Sign: WRQB392,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.587 MHz, 451.462 MHz, 451.687 MHz, 456.337 MHz, 456.412 MHz, 457.062 MHz, Grant Date: 04/15/2022, Expiration Date: 04/15/2032, Certifier: Jamison Boyd, Registrant: Chrouch Communications, Inc., 7860 Morrison Lake Road, Saranac, MI 48881, Phone: (616) 642-3881, Fax: (616) 642-6008, Email:

  • Saranac, MI, Lat: 42.914944 Lon: -85.172694, Call Sign: WRZC731,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.362 MHz, Grant Date: 10/18/2023, Expiration Date: 10/18/2033, Certifier: Sharon A Keene, Registrant: Aclara Technologies LLC, 30400 Solon Road, Solon, OH 44139, Phone: (440) 528-7260, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Saranac)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: SIX CHUTER INC SR 5XP (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503ULDCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2492L, N2492L, N-2492L, Serial Number: 99-2358-SR5XP, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 11/19/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 07/06/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Kevin G Sheppard, 202 Division St, Saranac, MI 48881
  • Aircraft: NORTH AMERICAN T-28B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 208 mph), Engine: WRIGHT R-1820 SER (1475 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 28TY, N28TY, N-28TY, Serial Number: 138178, Airworthiness Date: 04/03/1985, Certificate Issue Date: 02/03/1986
    Registrant (Individual): Roger R Jr Babb, 78 Morrison Lake Gardens, Saranac, MI 48881

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$60,1601$45,1204$128,070
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$02$125,655
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$01$101,190
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0313.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$79,280
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0313.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Saranac, MI
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Saranac, MI - Value

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 fires per year is 31. The highest number of reported fires - 48 took place in 2017, and the least - 13 in 2013. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Saranac, MI When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (46.7%), and Outside Fires (32.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Saranac, MI
    • 24746.7%Structure Fires
    • 17432.9%Outside Fires
    • 9718.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 112.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Saranac, MI
Most common first names in Saranac, MI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert2168.1 years
Charles1967.2 years
Harold1578.9 years
Helen1480.4 years
George1478.8 years
James1470.7 years
Howard1377.1 years
John1374.9 years
Donald1368.2 years
William1274.9 years
Most common last names in Saranac, MI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2069.6 years
Miller2073.8 years
Cahoon1275.8 years
Weeks774.0 years
Hunter779.0 years
Clark777.7 years
Thompson777.2 years
Dean671.2 years
Bowen681.3 years
Taylor676.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Saranac, MI
  • 93.6%Utility gas
  • 2.6%Wood
  • 2.0%Electricity
  • 0.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Saranac, MI
  • 56.8%Utility gas
  • 37.9%Electricity
  • 2.5%No fuel used
  • 1.6%Other fuel
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Saranac compared to Michigan state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There are 14 pilots and 8 other airmen in this city.
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