Walloon Lake, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 290.
Males: 181  (62.5%)
Females: 109  (37.5%)
Median resident age:

45.8 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 49796.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,217
Walloon Lake:

$68,217
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $44,038

Walloon Lake CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $245,490
Walloon Lake:

$245,490
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $405,673; detached houses: $406,464

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,325.

March 2022 cost of living index in Walloon Lake: 84.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.9%

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Ancestries: English (22.9%), Polish (10.7%), Scotch-Irish (10.7%), Dutch (10.0%), Finnish (7.9%), European (5.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 215 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,598 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,011 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (136.6 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (214.3 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (274.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Boyne City, MI (2.3 miles ),
Boyne Falls, MI (2.6 miles ),
Horton Bay, MI (2.7 miles ),
Petoskey, MI (2.7 miles ),
Advance, MI (2.8 miles ),
Bay View, MI (2.9 miles),
Bay Shore, MI (3.2 miles ),
Conway, MI (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 45.27 N, Longitude: 84.93 W

Area code: 231

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

4.6%
Michigan:

3.5%

Tornado activity:

Walloon Lake-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 71% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/3/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.2 miles away from the Walloon Lake place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 41.4 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Walloon Lake-area historical earthquake activity is near Michigan state average. It is 90% 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 346.6 miles away from Walloon Lake center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 316.4 miles away from Walloon Lake 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 211.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 328.3 miles away from Walloon Lake 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 171.5 miles away from Walloon Lake center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 330.2 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 Charlevoix County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Walloon Lake:

  • BORTZ HEALTH CARE OF PETOSKEY (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • PETOSKEY NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • MCLAREN - NORTHERN MICHIGAN Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • BAY BLUFFS-EMMET CO MED CARE FAC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HARBOR SPRINGS, MI)
  • GRANDVUE MEDICAL CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; EAST JORDAN, MI)

Amtrak station:

WALLOON LAKE (HWY. 75 AT US HWY 131) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Walloon Lake:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 47 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Lake Superior State University (about 90 miles; Sault Ste Marie, MI; FT enrollment: 2,242)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 91 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Ferris State University (about 113 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Central Michigan University (about 117 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 118 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Delta College (about 127 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)

Library in Walloon Lake:

  • CROOKED TREE DISTRICT LIBRARY (Operating income: $127,951; Location: 2203 WALLOON STREET; 15,541 books; 1,203 audio materials; 734 video materials; 34 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Walloon Lake: Melrose Township Fire Department Station 1 (A), Crooked Tree District Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Walloon Lake: Walloon Lake Community Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Duncan Cemetery (1), Dunkard Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Walloon Lake: Melrose Township Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Charlevoix 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 Walloon Lake and their reported violations in the past:

SPRINGBROOK GOLF CLUB (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
WALLOON LAKE LODGE (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

63.8%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.8%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

6 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Walloon Lake:

Marital status in Walloon Lake, MI
  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 67.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.3%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Walloon Lake:

  • High school or higher: 97.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 49.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.9
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Walloon Lake, MI (based on Charlevoix County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,3245
Mainline Protestant2,75718
Evangelical Protestant2,12617
Other4446
None17,298-
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
This county:

3.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
This county:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 33
Charlevoix County:

12.62 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

10.1%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.4%
Michigan:

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

12.8%
Michigan:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Walloon Lake:

  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WWKK (750 AM; 1 kW; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: STONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMBN (1340 AM; 1 kW; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WIDG (940 AM; 5 kW; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WHAK (960 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS CITY, MI)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WDBC (680 AM; 10 kW; ESCANABA, MI; Owner: KMB BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Walloon Lake:

  • WLXT (96.3 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WBCM (93.5 FM; BOYNE CITY, MI; Owner: WBCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WTLI (89.3 FM; BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WBLW (88.1 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WKLZ-FM (98.9 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF PETOSKEY, INC.)
  • WKPK (106.7 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF GAYLORD, INC.)
  • WMKC (102.9 FM; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WCMW-FM (103.9 FM; HARBOR SPRINGS, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WICV (100.9 FM; EAST JORDAN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WCML-FM (91.7 FM; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WMJZ-FM (95.3 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: DARBY ADVERTISING, INC.)
  • WCZW (107.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WFDX (92.5 FM; ATLANTA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WGFM (105.1 FM; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WPHN (90.5 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Walloon Lake:

  • W55CL (Channel 55; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W34CR (Channel 34; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: FRANK J. CATZ, LIVING TRUST)
  • W41CK (Channel 41; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: FRANK J. CATZ, LIVING TRUST)
  • W39CB (Channel 39; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62CR (Channel 62; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36CD (Channel 36; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66CY (Channel 66; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WFUP (Channel 45; VANDERBILT, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WCML (Channel 6; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WGTU (Channel 29; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: SCANLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCMV (Channel 27; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.6mTotal length
  • 1,580Total average daily traffic
  • 12Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,144Total future (year 2021) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KD8QJC, Licensee ID: L01368594, Grant Date: 06/17/2011, Expiration Date: 06/17/2021, Cancellation Date: 07/15/2011, Certifier: James W Biglane, Registrant: James W Biglane, Walloon Lake, MI 49796

  • Call Sign: KE8BNV, Licensee ID: L01951319, Grant Date: 06/16/2015, Expiration Date: 06/16/2025, Certifier: Jed G Bloch, Registrant: Jed G Bloch, 1284 North Shore Dr, Walloon Lake, MI 49796

  • Call Sign: KE8WUD, Licensee ID: L02447520, Grant Date: 03/16/2023, Expiration Date: 03/16/2033, Certifier: Donald S Moree Jr, Registrant: Donald S Moree Jr, Walloon Lake, MI 49796-0014


FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1
  • PRITCHARD LESLEY DBA, Po Box 10, Walloon Lake, MI 49796
    Certificate: D001380 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 08/09/2018, Expiration Date: 08/08/2019

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: LINDSTRAND BALLOONS 105A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 1TD, N1TD, N-1TD, Serial Number: 189, Airworthiness Date: 09/23/1997
    Registrant (Individual): Lesley Dba Pritchard, Po Box 10, Walloon Lake, MI 49796, Other Owners: Balloon Adventures Walloon
  • Aircraft: VAIL AERO AA 1000 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 95GB, N95GB, N-95GB, Serial Number: 42695, Year manufactured: 1995, Airworthiness Date: 08/02/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Lesley Dba Pritchard, Po Box 10, Walloon Lake, MI 49796, Other Owners: Balloon Adventures Walloon

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Walloon Lake, MI
  • 44.3%Utility gas
  • 23.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.0%Wood
  • 13.2%Electricity
  • 2.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Walloon Lake, MI
  • 67.6%Utility gas
  • 18.9%No fuel used
  • 13.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Walloon Lake compared to Michigan state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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