Cedar, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 93.
Males: 18  (20.0%)
Females: 75  (80.0%)
Median resident age:

70.9 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip code: 49621

Estimated median household income in 2022: $80,519
Cedar:

$80,519
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $48,775

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $414,208
Cedar:

$414,208
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $182,343; detached houses: $182,699
March 2022 cost of living index in Cedar: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Cedar, Michigan as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Cedar is 14 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (50.0%), Czech (25.0%), Polish (25.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 596 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Green Bay, WI (111.6 miles , pop. 102,313).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (164.3 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (228.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Maple City, MI (1.7 miles ),
Greilickville, MI (2.8 miles ),
Lake Ann, MI (3.0 miles ),
Hardwood Acres, MI (3.0 miles ),
Glen Arbor, MI (3.1 miles ),
Lake Leelanau, MI (3.2 miles ),
Traverse City, MI (3.3 miles ),
Suttons Bay, MI (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 44.85 N, Longitude: 85.80 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 231

Distribution of median household income in Cedar, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Cedar, MI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Michigan:

3.5%
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index
Ozone Level

Tornado activity:

Cedar-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.8 miles away from the Cedar place center killed 2 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/26/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cedar-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 357.8 miles away from Cedar center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 323.9 miles away from the city 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 181.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 306.8 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 153.7 miles away from Cedar center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 281.8 miles away from the city 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 Leelanau County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Cedar:

  • MAPLE VALLEY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; MAPLE CITY, MI)
  • ORCHARD CREEK SKILLED NURSING (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  • MUNSON DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  • GRAND TRAVERSE MCF (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  • BORTZ HEALTH CARE OF TRAVERSE CITY (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  • TRAVERSE GERIATRIC VILLIAGE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)
  • MUNSON HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; TRAVERSE CITY, MI)

Airports located in Cedar:

Amtrak station near Cedar:

  • 12 miles: TRAVERSE CITY (3233 CASS ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cedar:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 12 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 80 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Ferris State University (about 82 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Central Michigan University (about 101 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 107 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 5,415)
  • Muskegon Community College (about 113 miles; Muskegon, MI; FT enrollment: 3,310)
  • Baker College of Muskegon (about 113 miles; Muskegon, MI; FT enrollment: 3,293)

Public high school in Cedar:

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Notable location: Cedar Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Leelanau 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 Cedar and their reported violations in the past:

SUGAR LOAF THE OLD COURSE (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

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

  • LEELANAU PINES CAMPGROUND (Population served: 550, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HOLY ROSARY CHURCH (Population served: 525, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SUGARFOOT SALOON & FOOD (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH (Population served: 75, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

59.1%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Cedar (2011 data):

  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Cedar Branch at 9104 Kasson Street, branch established on 1980/12/29. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.

For population 15 years and over in Cedar:

Marital status in Cedar, MI
  • Never married: 12.5%
  • Now married: 44.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 22.0%
  • Divorced: 21.5%

For population 25 years and over in Cedar:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 56.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 41.5%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cedar, MI (based on Leelanau County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,8618
Mainline Protestant2,35511
Evangelical Protestant8647
Other72
None12,621-
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: 13
Leelanau County:

5.96 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Leelanau County:

2.75 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Here:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 39
This county:

17.87 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Leelanau County:

10.5%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Leelanau County:

29.5%
State:

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

21.2%
Michigan:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Cedar:

  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLJN (1400 AM; 1 kW; ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: GOOD NEWS MEDIA, INC.)
  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDBC (680 AM; 10 kW; ESCANABA, MI; Owner: KMB BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKJF (1370 AM; 5 kW; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cedar:

  • WFCX (94.3 FM; LELAND, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WLDR-FM (101.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WICA (91.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WNMC-FM (90.7 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE)
  • WGFN (98.1 FM; GLEN ARBOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WJZJ (95.5 FM; GLEN ARBOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WLJN-FM (89.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GOOD NEWS MEDIA, INC.)
  • WCCW-FM (107.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • W201CM (88.1 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WKVK (100.7 FM; HONOR, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WTCM-FM (103.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WJZQ (92.9 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WIAA (88.7 FM; INTERLOCHEN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WKLT (97.5 FM; KALKASKA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WBNZ (99.3 FM; FRANKFORT, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBCM (93.5 FM; BOYNE CITY, MI; Owner: WBCM RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Cedar:

  • W68DD (Channel 68; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62CQ (Channel 62; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36BZ (Channel 36; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W56DF (Channel 56; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W15BM (Channel 15; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W34CE (Channel 34; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W48CC (Channel 48; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W52CP (Channel 52; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W58CN (Channel 58; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66CX (Channel 66; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W25CU (Channel 25; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: EDWARD J. HESS AND/OR MADGE E. HESS)
  • W54CR (Channel 54; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • WGTU (Channel 29; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: SCANLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCMV (Channel 27; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WPBN-TV (Channel 7; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WPBN/WTOM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • W46AD (Channel 46; TRAVERSE CITY, ETC., MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.8mTotal length
  • $190,000Total costs
  • 1,050Total average daily traffic
  • 231Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,900Total future (year 2017) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Jon Shultz, Approx. 3333 Bodus Road (Lat: 44.908972 Lon: -85.789861), Type: 60.6, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Ers Telecom Properties, LLC, Jshultz@erstower.Com, , Elkha-rt, Phone: (574) 293-0615

  • Jon Shultz, Approx. 3333 Bodus Road (Lat: 44.908972 Lon: -85.789861), Type: 60.6, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Ers Telecom Properties, LLC, Jshultz@erstower.Com, , Elkha-rt, Phone: (574) 293-0615

  • Bridget Carter, Approx. 3333 Bodus Road (Lat: 44.908972 Lon: -85.789861), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 26089 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Registrant: Ers Telecom Properties, LLC, Jshultz@erstower.Com, , Elkha-rt, Phone: (574) 293-0615

  • 4.5 Mi Ne Of Leland (Lat: 44.913333 Lon: -85.821667), Type: 24.7, Overall height: 24.4 m, Registrant: Northern Michigan Radio Inc Dba , Trave-rse City, Phone: (616) 947-0003


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 44.867417 Lon: -85.731722, Call Sign: WRTC894,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.837 MHz, 456.312 MHz, 457.837 MHz, 462.187 MHz, 467.187 MHz, Grant Date: 06/03/2022, Expiration Date: 06/03/2032, Certifier: Lauryn Pleva, Registrant: Warner Communications Corp, 1340 Baur Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132, Phone: (815) 276-1639, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Miller Herrold Field (Lat: 44.866667 Lon: -85.800083), Type: Building, Call Sign: WJQ6,
    Assigned Frequencies: 122.800 MHz, Grant Date: 03/06/1997, Expiration Date: 03/06/2002, Cancellation Date: 06/09/2002, Registrant: John D Herrold, 3200 E Tool Shed Lane, Cedar, MI 49621


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Cedar)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 84 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4150 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 151C, N151C, N-151C, Serial Number: 108-250, Airworthiness Date: 09/01/1985, Certificate Issue Date: 12/08/1989
    Registrant (Individual): Robert P Miller, 3334 Gatzke Rd, Cedar, MI 49621
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 5131R, N5131R, N-5131R, Serial Number: 17263348, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 05/31/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 06/14/1974
    Registrant (Individual): John D Herrold, 3200 E Toolshed Ln, Cedar, MI 49621
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T206H (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 619CB, N619CB, N-619CB, Serial Number: T2068006, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 01/07/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 06/09/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Beers Aviation LLC, 5170 E Gallivan Rd, Cedar, MI 49621
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6900A, N6900A, N-6900A, Serial Number: 29000, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 07/12/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 02/13/1962
    Registrant (Corporation): Northwind Flying Club, 3550 S Bay Bluffs Dr, Cedar, MI 49621

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 12. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 30 took place in 2010, and the least - 0 in 2014. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Cedar, MI When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (69.0%), and Outside Fires (23.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Cedar, MI
    • 13869.0%Structure Fires
    • 4623.0%Outside Fires
    • 105.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 63.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Cedar, MI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cedar, MI
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cedar, MI
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Cedar compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
There are 9 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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  • Peter Kaynor (2)
  • John Miller (2)
  • William T. Greenwood (1)
  • Christopher T. Martin (1)
  • Raymond M. Pleva (1)
  • Beverly Jo Killman (1)
  • John M. Miller (1)

Total of 9 patent applications in 2008-2024.