County population in 2014: 32,886 (36% urban, 64% rural); it was 30,484 in 2000County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 6,409 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 3,479 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 9,362 Renter-occupied apartments: 3,133 (it was 2,462 in 2000)
% of renters here:
21%
State:
28%
Land area: 565 sq. mi.
Water area: 10.3 sq. mi.
Population density: 58 people per square mile (average).
Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Wexford County: 82.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Estimated median household income in 2015: $42,797 ($35,363 in 1999)
This county:
$42,797
Michigan:
$51,084
Median contract rent in 2015 for apartments: $553 (lower quartile is $401, upper quartile is $679)
This county:
$553
State:
$660
Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $103,125 (it was $78,300 in 2000)
Wexford:
$103,125
Michigan:
$137,500
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $68,217 - $168,049 Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $964 Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $393
Institutionalized population: 221
Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 0
Rapes: 5
Robberies: 1
Assaults: 22
Burglaries: 97
Thefts: 250
Auto thefts: 9
Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 1
Rapes: 9
Robberies: 2
Assaults: 14
Burglaries: 64
Thefts: 274
Auto thefts: 7
Single-family new house construction building permits:
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $1,485 (1.4%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $1,375 (1.4%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 17.4%
(16.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.8% for Black residents, 22.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 37.4% for American Indian residents, 12.5% for other race residents, 36.2% for two or more races residents)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 16.5%
Wexford County:
16.5%
Michigan:
15.8%
(15.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 48.3% for Black residents, 19.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 39.0% for American Indian residents, 8.6% for other race residents, 33.6% for two or more races residents)
Median age of residents in 2015: 41 years old
(Males: 40 years old, Females: 43 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 43 years old, Black residents: 32 years old, American Indian residents: 43 years old, Asian residents: 29 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 24 years old, Other race residents: 28 years old)
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wexford County is $469 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $547 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $724 a month.
Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Wexford County: Lakeside School (A), Lucas Station (B), Missaukee Mountain Ski Area (C), Long Lake State Forest Campground (D), Goose Lake State Forest Campground (E), Merritt Speedway (F), Reedsburg Dam State Forest Campground (G), Stoney Creek Golf Course (H), Hopkins Creek Trail Campground (I), Whitlock Lake Campground (J), Missaukee Golf Course (K), Pleasant Hill School (L), Clam Union Township Fire Department (M), Norwich Township Fire Department (N), Caldwell Township Hall (O), Falmouth Area Library (P), Enterprise Township Hall (Q), Butterfield Township Hall (R), Merritt Area Fire Department (S), Forest Township Hall (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Wexford County include: Nazarene Church (A), Kingdom Hall (B), Christian Reformed Church (C), Reformed Church (D), Falmouth Reformed Church (E), Vogel Center Christian Church (F), Lucas Christian Reformed Church (G), Rehoboth Reformed Church (H), Northland Community Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Vogel Center Cemetery (1), Butterfield Cemetery (2), Caldwell Cemetery (3), West Branch Cemetery (4), Clam Union Cemetery (5), Aetna Cemetery (6), East Moddersville Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Twin Lake (A), Lost Lake (B), Loon Lake (C), Long Lake (D), Big Cannon Creek Swamp (E), Little Goose Lake (F), Whitlock Lake (G), Horseshoe Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: West Branch Muskegon River (A), Bear Creek (B), Taylor Creek (C), Willow Run (D), Stick Creek (E), Addis Creek (F), Butterfield Creek (G), Marks Creek (H), Cole Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Wexford County include: Butterfield Township Park (1), Pioneer Township Park (2), Ben Jeffs River Park (3), Crooked Lake Park (4), Missaukee County Park (5), Hoekwater Park (6). Display/hide their locations on the map
Current college students: 914 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 82.0% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15.3%
Number of foreign born residents: 559 (61% naturalized citizens)
Wexford County:
1.8%
Whole state:
5.3%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
1995 to March 2000: 108
1990 to 1994: 61
1985 to 1989: 38
1980 to 1984: 18
1975 to 1979: 42
1970 to 1974: 41
1970 to 1974: 63
1965 to 1969: 188
Note: State values scaled to Wexford County population
Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.9 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 80.1%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 10,782
One, attached: 84
Two: 292
3 or 4: 302
5 to 9: 245
10 to 19: 87
20 or more: 269
Mobile homes: 2,646
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 165
Housing units in Wexford County with a mortgage: 3,758 (240 second mortgage, 479 home equity loan, 14 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 1,930
Here:
66.1% with mortgage
State:
69.7% with mortgage
Religion statistics for Wexford County
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
6,594
48
Mainline Protestant
3,164
14
Catholic
2,015
3
Other
470
3
None
20,492
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Wexford County Religion Details
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.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 8
Wexford County:
2.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:
2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:
0.32 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:
0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
This county:
1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:
1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Wexford County:
6.30 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:
2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 30
This county:
9.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:
6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Wexford County:
9.4%
Michigan:
9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Wexford County:
29.9%
State:
29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:
11.8%
State:
13.4%
Agriculture in Wexford County:
Average size of farms: 116 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $24,101 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $346.14 The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 5.63% The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 33.10% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $20,144 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 40.13% Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 2.31% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $26,412 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 96.71% Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 7.76 Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 23.02% Corn for grain: 1316 harvested acres All wheat for grain: 484 harvested acres Vegetables: 191 harvested acres Land in orchards: 24 acres
Tornado activity:
Wexford County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 14257403.4 times below overall U.S. average.
Earthquake activity:
Wexford County-area historical earthquake activity is near Michigan state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 326.7 miles away from Wexford County center On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 291.5 miles away from the county center On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 269.2 miles away from the county 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, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 424.3 miles away from the county 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 116.2 miles away from Wexford County center On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 399.8 miles away from the county center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Most recent natural disasters:
Michigan Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: June 06, 2008 to July 13, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1777: July 14, 2008, FEMA Id: 1777, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Michigan Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3225: September 07, 2005, FEMA Id: 3225, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Michigan Blizzards and Snowstorms, Incident Period: January 27, 1978, Emergency Declared EM-3057: January 27, 1978, FEMA Id: 3057, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Blizzard
Michigan Drought, Incident Period: March 02, 1977, Emergency Declared EM-3035: March 02, 1977, FEMA Id: 3035, Natural disaster type: Drought
The number of natural disasters in Wexford County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1 Emergencies Declared: 3
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (8%)
Sales and related occupations (8%)
Construction and extraction occupations (7%)
Material moving occupations (6%)
Office and administrative support occupations (18%)
Sales and related occupations (12%)
Production occupations (9%)
Food preparation and serving related occupations (8%)
Management occupations (8%)
Healthcare support occupations (6%)
Education, training, and library occupations (6%)
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):
Canada (19%)
Germany (13%)
India (13%)
Mexico (13%)
United Kingdom (8%)
Philippines (5%)
Hungary (3%)
Most common first ancestries reported in Wexford County (%):
German (21%)
English (11%)
United States or American (9%)
Irish (9%)
Dutch (6%)
Swedish (6%)
Polish (5%)
Means of transportation to work:
Drove a car alone: 10,728 (79%)
Carpooled: 1,824 (13%)
Bus or trolley bus: 55 (0%)
Streetcar or trolley car: 4 (0%)
Motorcycle: 12 (0%)
Bicycle: 33 (0%)
Walked: 359 (3%)
Other means: 84 (1%)
Worked at home: 507 (4%)
Owners and renters by unit type in %
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders ($)
People in group quarters in Wexford County, Michigan in 2000:
180 people in nursing homes
66 people in other group homes
44 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
32 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
22 people in homes for the mentally retarded
9 people in halfway houses
8 people in homes for the mentally ill
7 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms
3 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
People in group quarters in Wexford County, Michigan in 2010:
138 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
83 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
81 people in other noninstitutional facilities
68 people in group homes intended for adults
13 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
6 people in residential treatment centers for adults
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2010 was $41,458.
6.76% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($29,947 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
6.76%
Michigan average:
5.09%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
5.30% relocated from other counties in Michigan ($22,753 average AGI)
1.46% relocated from other states ($7,193 average AGI)
Wexford County:
1.46%
Michigan average:
1.52%
Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
6.78% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($28,584 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
6.78%
Michigan average:
5.58%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.07% relocated to other counties in Michigan ($20,179 average AGI)
1.71% relocated to other states ($8,405 average AGI)
Wexford County:
1.71%
Michigan average:
2.00%
Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Wexford County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 6,008 (4,810 aged, 1,198 disabled) Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 420 (5%)
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Aged persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Disabled persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Most common underlying causes of death in Wexford County, Michigan in 1999 - 2014:
Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified (396)
Bronchus or lung, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (348)
Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction (130)
Unspecified dementia (101)
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, so described (87)
Colon, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (80)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 10%
Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 3.18 Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 13,066 Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 251 Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 66,822
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,377 Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 944 Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 13
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 45 Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 85
Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 25
Suicides per 1,000,000 population from 2000 to 2006: 156.4. This is more than state average.
Household type by relationship:
Households: 32,346
In family households: 27,333 (6,581 male householders, 2,374 female householders)
6,789 spouses, 9,101 children (8,189 natural, 310 adopted, 602 stepchildren), 589 grandchildren, 198 brothers or sisters, 174 parents, 253 other relatives, 1,104 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 5,013 (2,055 male householders (1,600 living alone)), 2,011 female householders (1,706 living alone)), 947 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 389 (221 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 4,301 2-persons, 1,900 3-persons, 1,524 4-persons, 768 5-persons, 285 6-persons, 177 7-or-more-persons.
5,529 married couples with children.
1,939 single-parent households (556 men, 1,383 women).
96.9% of residents of Wexford County speak English at home.
1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (75% speak English very well, 12% speak English well, 12% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).
1.5% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (63% speak English very well, 16% speak English well, 19% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
0.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (79% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 2% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (53% speak English very well, 35% speak English well, 12% speak English not well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $293,857,000 ($9,331 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $137,511,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $86,369,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $33,307,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $327,000 Federal grants: $28,335,000 Federal procurement contracts: $135,796,000 ($133,956,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $9,722,000 ($669,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $532,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $16,277,000 Federal Government insurance: $2,946,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 2,010
Here:
63 per 1000 residents
State:
68 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 1,561
Here:
49 per 1000 residents
State:
45 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +57
Here:
+2 per 1000 residents
State:
+12 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: +929
Here:
+29 per 1000 residents
State:
-16 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Wexford County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 2.91 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
5.9
State:
6.1
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
4.4
State:
4.1
Year house built
2014 or later: 9
2010 to 2013: 120
2000 to 2009: 1,934
1990 to 1999: 2,851
1980 to 1989: 2,092
1970 to 1979: 3,251
1960 to 1969: 1,629
1950 to 1959: 1,376
1940 to 1949: 848
1939 or earlier: 2,556
Note: State values scaled to Wexford population
Rooms in houses/apartments in Wexford County, Michigan
Note: State values scaled to Wexford County population
no vehicle: 420
1 vehicle: 2,584
2 vehicles: 4,322
3 vehicles: 1,434
4 vehicles: 455
5+ vehicles: 147
no vehicle: 423
1 vehicle: 1,226
2 vehicles: 672
3 vehicles: 101
4 vehicles: 26
5+ vehicles: 14
56% of Wexford County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 48% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 75% lived in Michigan.
Wexford County:
56.1%
State average:
58.3%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 25,615
Northeast: 555
Midwest: 1,792
South: 1,107
West: 729
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $72,900
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Wexford County
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