Filer City, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 116.
Males: 41  (35.7%)
Females: 75  (64.3%)
Median resident age:

44.0 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip code: 49634

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,148
Filer City:

$58,148
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,016

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $176,083
Filer City:

$176,083
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $86,999; detached houses: $87,169
March 2022 cost of living index in Filer City: 75.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: American (52.5%), Polish (20.3%), German (10.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 183 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sheboygan, WI (78.5 miles , pop. 50,792).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (116.0 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (178.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Stronach, MI (0.8 miles),
Oak Hill, MI (1.0 miles ),
Eastlake, MI (1.5 miles ),
Manistee, MI (1.6 miles ),
Parkdale, MI (1.9 miles ),
Free Soil, MI (2.9 miles),
Onekama, MI (3.3 miles ),
Fountain, MI (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 44.22 N, Longitude: 86.29 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 231

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

5.9%
Michigan:

3.5%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 64.3. This is about average.

City:

64.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 34.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.1
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Filer City-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.1 miles away from the Filer City 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 47.9 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Filer City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Michigan state average. It is 40% 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 143.6 miles away from Filer City center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 316.4 miles away from Filer City 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 353.1 miles away from Filer 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 407.2 miles away from Filer City center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 272.6 miles away from the city 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 382.2 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 Manistee County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Filer City:

  • TENDERCARE OF MANISTEE (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; MANISTEE, MI)
  • FMC - MANISTEE (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; MANISTEE, MI)
  • WEST SHORE MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; MANISTEE, MI)
  • MANISTEE COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; MANISTEE, MI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Filer City:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 52 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Ferris State University (about 55 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Muskegon Community College (about 67 miles; Muskegon, MI; FT enrollment: 3,310)
  • Baker College of Muskegon (about 68 miles; Muskegon, MI; FT enrollment: 3,293)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 78 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Lakeland College (about 84 miles; Plymouth, WI; FT enrollment: 2,395)
  • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 84 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 5,415)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Filer City: Packaging Corporation of America (A), Manistee Drop Forge Corporation (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Manistee 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:

2.6 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.9%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Filer City:

Marital status in Filer City, MI
  • Never married: 30.6%
  • Now married: 51.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 18.2%

For population 25 years and over in Filer City:

  • High school or higher: 94.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.4
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Filer City, MI (based on Manistee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,1065
Evangelical Protestant2,54522
Mainline Protestant2,32910
Other1113
None14,642-
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: 10
Here:

4.04 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
This county:

6.47 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 30
Manistee County:

12.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.9%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Manistee County:

28.5%
Michigan:

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

14.4%
Michigan:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Filer City:

  • WMTE (1340 AM; 1 kW; MANISTEE, MI; Owner: LAKE MICHIGAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, 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.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKJF (1370 AM; 5 kW; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKLA (1450 AM; 1 kW; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: LAKE MICHIGAN BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Filer City:

  • WVXM (97.7 FM; MANISTEE, MI; Owner: XAVIER UNIVERSITY)
  • WMTE-FM (101.5 FM; MANISTEE, MI; Owner: LAKE MICHIGAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOUF (92.1 FM; BEULAH, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WKZC (94.9 FM; SCOTTVILLE, MI; Owner: LAKE MICHIGAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIAA (88.7 FM; INTERLOCHEN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WTCM-FM (103.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WBNZ (99.3 FM; FRANKFORT, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCXT (105.3 FM; HART, MI; Owner: WATERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOLW (91.1 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WCUZ (100.1 FM; BEAR LAKE, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WKLA-FM (106.3 FM; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: LAKE MICHIGAN BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Filer City:

  • W34BZ (Channel 34; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W48BY (Channel 48; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53CC (Channel 53; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WPBN-TV (Channel 7; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WPBN/WTOM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WCMW (Channel 21; MANISTEE, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WWTV (Channel 9; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: HERITAGE B/CING COMPANY OF MICHIGAN)

Filer City fatal accident list:

Jul 4, 2020 03:49 AM, Cr-Merkey Rd, Lat: 44.227500, Lon: -86.318636, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.2mTotal length
  • 78,001Total average daily traffic
  • 7,800Total average daily truck traffic
  • 95,176Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Filer City, MI
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Filer City compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median house value significantly below 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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