Buena Vista, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 6,816.
Population change since 2000: -13.1%
Males: 3,053  (44.8%)
Females: 3,763  (55.2%)
Median resident age:

44.5 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 48601.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,332 (it was $26,689 in 2000)
Buena Vista:

$37,332
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,560 (it was $14,243 in 2000)

Buena Vista CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $52,110 (it was $34,000 in 2000)
Buena Vista:

$52,110
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $114,539; detached houses: $80,665; mobile homes: $595,963

Median gross rent in 2022: $876.

March 2022 cost of living index in Buena Vista: 81.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.0%
(30.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 27.0% for Black residents, 8.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 19.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Buena Vista, MI (2022)
    • 4,29972.1%Black alone
    • 75212.6%Hispanic
    • 74412.5%White alone
    • 1372.3%Two or more races

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

Crime rates in Buena Vista by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.5)
1
(11.6)
1
(11.8)
1
(12.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(49.0)
2
(24.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(24.7)
1
(12.4)
3
(37.3)
2
(26.4)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
3
(32.4)
6
(69.2)
7
(80.7)
9
(104.2)
5
(58.8)
10
(119.8)
12
(145.3)
12
(147.1)
9
(111.3)
7
(85.9)
8
(98.8)
5
(62.1)
6
(74.7)
6
(79.1)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
20
(216.1)
16
(184.4)
10
(115.4)
15
(173.7)
10
(117.6)
12
(143.7)
6
(72.7)
5
(61.3)
5
(61.9)
4
(49.1)
8
(98.8)
4
(49.7)
3
(37.3)
5
(65.9)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
69
(745.7)
93
(1,072)
75
(865.2)
61
(706.4)
83
(976.5)
78
(934.4)
57
(690.3)
68
(833.5)
78
(964.9)
79
(969.8)
74
(914.1)
86
(1,069)
67
(833.9)
77
(1,015)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
253
(2,734)
194
(2,236)
177
(2,042)
141
(1,633)
110
(1,294)
87
(1,042)
76
(920.4)
78
(956.1)
89
(1,101)
49
(601.5)
62
(765.9)
41
(509.5)
40
(497.8)
44
(579.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
205
(2,215)
154
(1,775)
140
(1,615)
184
(2,131)
141
(1,659)
121
(1,449)
116
(1,405)
111
(1,361)
79
(977.2)
78
(957.5)
99
(1,223)
79
(981.7)
72
(896.1)
71
(935.7)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
40
(432.3)
22
(253.6)
20
(230.7)
13
(150.6)
14
(164.7)
24
(287.5)
16
(193.8)
8
(98.1)
15
(185.6)
22
(270.1)
14
(172.9)
17
(211.3)
25
(311.1)
27
(355.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)
12
(129.7)
5
(57.6)
6
(69.2)
3
(34.7)
4
(47.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.1)
2
(24.5)
2
(24.7)
2
(24.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.4)
1
(12.4)
2
(26.4)
City-Data.com crime index554.5572.8521.3511.5471.3503.7412.3530.0481.1379.5457.3395.1408.0445.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Buena Vista, MI

Crime rate in Buena Vista detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 13 (12 officers - 8 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.49
Michigan average:

1.86
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Ancestries: African (4.9%), Italian (4.6%), American (3.9%), German (1.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 4.48 square miles.

Population density: 1,521 people per square mile   (low).

Buena Vista, Michigan map

243 residents are foreign born (4.0% Latin America).

This place:

4.1%
Michigan:

6.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,212 (2.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,408 (3.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (2.5 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Detroit, MI (81.8 miles , pop. 951,270).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (220.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Saginaw, MI (1.6 miles ),
Bridgeport, MI (1.7 miles ),
Carrollton, MI (1.9 miles ),
Robin Glen-Indiantown, MI (2.0 miles ),
Zilwaukee, MI (2.1 miles ),
Saginaw Township South, MI (2.4 miles ),
Saginaw Township North, MI (2.4 miles ),
Shields, MI (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 43.42 N, Longitude: 83.90 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -768 (-12.9%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 149 (8.1%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 989

Distribution of median household income in Buena Vista, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Buena Vista, MI in 2022
Buena Vista satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.6%
Michigan:

3.5%
Most common industries in Buena Vista, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (14.3%)
  • Health care (13.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.7%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
  • Social assistance (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (23.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.5%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
  • Public administration (5.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.7%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.4%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.1%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Buena Vista, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.3%)
  • Cashiers (8.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Child care workers (4.5%)

Average climate in Buena Vista, Michigan

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 60.6. This is about average.

City:

60.6
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.47. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.47
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Buena Vista-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Michigan state average. It is 25% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/8/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 22.0 miles away from the Buena Vista place center killed 116 people and injured 844 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/12/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.8 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 116 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Buena Vista-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Michigan state average. It is 53% 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 223.0 miles away from Buena Vista center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 187.8 miles away from Buena Vista center
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 112.5 miles away from Buena Vista center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 200.5 miles away from Buena Vista 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 360.4 miles away from Buena Vista 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 401.4 miles away from Buena Vista 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 Saginaw County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Buena Vista topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Buena Vista:

  • SAGINAW DIALYSIS CLINIC - DAVITA (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; SAGINAW, MI)
  • FIRST STATE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; SAGINAW, MI)
  • ST MARYS HOSP HOSPICE CARE PROGRAM (Hospital, about 2 miles away; SAGINAW, MI)
  • BAY AREA REGL DIALYSIS CTR - SAGINAW RIVERSIDE (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; SAGINAW, MI)
  • HEARTLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER-SAGINAW (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; SAGINAW, MI)
  • COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER, INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; SAGINAW, MI)
  • SAGINAW GENERAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 3 miles away; SAGINAW, MI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Buena Vista:

  • Saginaw Valley State University (about 10 miles; University Center, MI; Full-time enrollment: 9,021)
  • Delta College (about 11 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 24 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Kettering University (about 30 miles; Flint, MI; FT enrollment: 2,044)
  • University of Michigan-Flint (about 30 miles; Flint, MI; FT enrollment: 6,284)
  • Mott Community College (about 30 miles; Flint, MI; FT enrollment: 7,394)
  • Baker College of Flint (about 33 miles; Flint, MI; FT enrollment: 3,877)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Buena Vista: Buena Vista Township Police Department (A), Buena Vista Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Buena Vista include: Rose of Sharon Church of God (A), New Morning Star Baptist Church (B), Good Shepherd Church of God in Christ (C), Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (D), Saint Simon and Jude Parish (E), Mount Zion Church of God (F), Apostolic Faith Church (G), Saint Lukes Temple Church of God (H), Great Free Will Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Saginaw County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

64.4%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.3%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
18 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
3 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness in 2010

People in group quarters in Buena Vista in 2000:

  • 96 people in state prisons
  • 30 people in other group homes
  • 13 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 13 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

For population 15 years and over in Buena Vista:

Marital status in Buena Vista, MI
  • Never married: 31.9%
  • Now married: 28.6%
  • Separated: 5.6%
  • Widowed: 13.4%
  • Divorced: 20.5%

For population 25 years and over in Buena Vista:

  • High school or higher: 80.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 14.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.1
Michigan average:

11.0

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Buena Vista, MI (based on Saginaw County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic35,87329
Evangelical Protestant30,990102
Mainline Protestant13,47747
Black Protestant10,05328
Other1,3239
Orthodox3501
None108,103-
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: 42
Saginaw County:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
Saginaw County:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 45
This county:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
Saginaw County:

2.72 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 99
Saginaw County:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

10.6%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Saginaw County:

33.7%
State:

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

14.0%
Michigan:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.8%
Michigan:

50.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.3%
State:

47.9%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.9
Michigan:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.9%
Michigan:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.9%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.6
Michigan:

6.8

Overweight people:
Buena Vista:

36.0%
Michigan:

34.1%

General health condition:
Buena Vista:

53.1%
Michigan:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Buena Vista:

82.1%
Michigan:

79.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Buena Vista, MI Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Buena Vista:

  • WSAM (1400 AM; 1 kW; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: THE MACDONALD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSGW (790 AM; 5 kW; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: NM LICENSING LLC)
  • WMAX (1440 AM; 5 kW; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: AM MEDIA SERVICES, L.L.C.)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WKNX (1250 AM; 1 kW; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: FRANKENMUTH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WXYT (1270 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF DETROIT)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WCHB (1200 AM; 50 kW; TAYLOR, MI; Owner: RADIO ONE OF DETROIT, LLC)
  • WDFN (1130 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTRX (1330 AM; 5 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Buena Vista:

  • WKCQ (98.1 FM; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: THE MACDONALD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WILZ (104.5 FM; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIOG (102.5 FM; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTLZ (107.1 FM; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: NM LICENSING LLC)
  • WGER (106.3 FM; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: NM LICENSING LLC)
  • WHNN (96.1 FM; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEEG (97.3 FM; ESSEXVILLE, MI; Owner: THE MACDONALD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WUCX-FM (90.1 FM; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WTCF (100.5 FM; CARROLLTON, MI; Owner: NM LICENSING LLC)
  • WRCL (93.7 FM; FRANKENMUTH, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FLINT, INC.)
  • WUGN (99.7 FM; MIDLAND, MI; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC)
  • WTRK (89.1 FM; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: BEYOND THE BAY MEDIA GROUP)
  • WWBN (101.5 FM; TUSCOLA, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF FLINT, INC.)
  • WCEN-FM (94.5 FM; HEMLOCK, MI; Owner: NM LICENSING LLC)
  • WKQZ (93.3 FM; MIDLAND, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOWE (98.9 FM; VASSAR, MI; Owner: PRAESTANTIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFBE (95.1 FM; FLINT, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRSR (103.9 FM; OWOSSO, MI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WYLZ (100.9 FM; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Buena Vista:

  • WNEM-TV (Channel 5; BAY CITY, MI; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • W22CC (Channel 22; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • W69DW (Channel 69; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: NTN/SAGINAW, INC.)
  • W68DH (Channel 68; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WEYI-TV (Channel 25; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: WEYI BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WJRT-TV (Channel 12; FLINT, MI; Owner: FLINT LICENSE SUBSIDIARY CORP.)
  • WSMH (Channel 66; FLINT, MI; Owner: WSMH LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WAQP (Channel 49; SAGINAW, MI; Owner: TCT OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WDCQ-TV (Channel 19; UNIVERSITY CENTER, MI; Owner: DELTA COLLEGE)
  • W58CW (Channel 58; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • W52CU (Channel 52; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: NTN/SAGINAW, INC.)
  • W09CK (Channel 9; FLINT, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WXON-LP (Channel 54; FLINT, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WCMU-TV (Channel 14; MOUNT PLEASANT, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • W15BP (Channel 15; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WUHO-LP (Channel 57; PINCONNING, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WFUM (Channel 28; FLINT, MI; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN)
Buena Vista fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Buena Vista fatal accident list:

Aug 31, 2021 02:00 AM, Cr-Farmer Rd, Lat: 43.393369, Lon: -83.915567, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Feb 2, 2006 06:15 PM, Hess Ave, Westbrook St, Lat: 43.400320, Lon: -83.893200, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 15, 2004 03:54 PM, Outer Dr, Lat: 43.433549, Lon: -83.896388, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 3
Apr 30, 2004 11:22 AM, Sr-81, Outer Dr, Lat: 43.433549, Lon: -83.896388, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Feb 19, 1996 05:00 PM, I75, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1
Oct 15, 1991 09:16 PM, Outer Dr, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 12, 1988 09:15 AM, I75, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 256ft / 78.5mTotal length
  • 654,504Total average daily traffic
  • 59,266Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Buena Vista, MI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 81970-1979
  • 22000-2009
  • 42010-2019
  • 42020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Buena Vista, MI
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
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$37,5302$38,68012$41,3586$7,1482$46,3351$1,530
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$03$46,2100$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$20,6800$016$60,88910$15,4710$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$42,8901$103,4007$57,3332$42,8900$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$01$15,3200$00$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0110.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$77,3550$00$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$30,6372$58,2102$16,850
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$130,9700$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0110.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Buena Vista, MI
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Buena Vista, MI - Value
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Buena Vista, MI
  • 88.7%Utility gas
  • 6.9%Electricity
  • 2.3%Wood
  • 2.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Buena Vista, MI
  • 65.1%Utility gas
  • 21.4%Electricity
  • 8.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.3%Other fuel


Buena Vista compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Buena Vista on our top lists:

  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: healthcare support occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: community and social service occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: health care and social assistance (population 5,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: material moving occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: food preparation and serving related occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest percentage of single-parent households, population 5,000+"
  • #84 (48601) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the lowest average reported salary/wage in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving out compared to moving in (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Black Protestant adherents"
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