Free Soil, Michigan

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Population in 2022: 153 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.6%
 
Males: 97  (63.7%)
Females: 56  (36.3%)
Median resident age:

55.5 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip code: 49411

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,269 (it was $27,083 in 2000)
Free Soil:

$43,269
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,059 (it was $13,329 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $94,848 (it was $42,500 in 2000)
Free Soil:

$94,848
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $235,344; detached houses: $247,135; townhouses or other attached units: $303,774; in 2-unit structures: $158,835; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $256,126; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $288,754; mobile homes: $96,342

Median gross rent in 2022: $786.

March 2022 cost of living index in Free Soil: 80.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.7%
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  • Races in Free Soil, MI (2022)
    • 9795.1%White alone
    • 43.9%Two or more races



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Free Soil, Michigan as of May 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Free Soil is 25 to 1.


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Ancestries: Polish (17.1%), American (14.6%), German (14.6%), English (12.2%), Irish (9.8%), Italian (9.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 677 feet

Land area: 1.03 square miles.

Population density: 148 people per square mile   (very low).

Free Soil, Michigan map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $676 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,075 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sheboygan, WI (79.1 miles , pop. 50,792).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (113.7 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (173.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fountain, MI (2.2 miles),
Stronach, MI (2.8 miles),
Filer City, MI (2.9 miles),
Oak Hill, MI (3.0 miles ),
Eastlake, MI (3.2 miles ),
Manistee, MI (3.3 miles ),
Custer, MI (3.3 miles ),
Scottville, MI (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 44.11 N, Longitude: 86.22 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 231

Distribution of median household income in Free Soil, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Free Soil, MI in 2022

Free Soil satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Michigan:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +24 (+15.7%).
Most common industries in Free Soil, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (12.7%)
  • Social assistance (9.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.9%)
  • Truck transportation (7.9%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.3%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
  • Health care (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (13.5%)
  • Truck transportation (13.5%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (10.8%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.1%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (30.8%)
  • Social assistance (23.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (11.5%)
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (7.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.7%)
Most common occupations in Free Soil, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (11.1%)
  • Child care workers (9.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.3%)
  • Top executives (4.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (18.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10.8%)
  • Top executives (8.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (23.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (19.2%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.7%)

Average climate in Free Soil, Michigan

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Free Soil, Michigan average temperatures Free Soil, Michigan average precipitation Free Soil, Michigan humidity Free Soil, Michigan wind speed Free Soil, Michigan snowfall Free Soil, Michigan sunshine Free Soil, Michigan clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 73.7. This is about average.

City:

73.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.0
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Free Soil-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.2 miles away from the Free Soil village center killed 2 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/12/1972, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 20.0 miles away from the village center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Free Soil-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Michigan state average. It is 39% 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 135.4 miles away from Free Soil center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 309.4 miles away from the 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 346.3 miles away from the 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 400.7 miles away from Free Soil center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 264.4 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 375.7 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 Mason County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Free Soil topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Free Soil:

  • TENDERCARE OF MANISTEE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MANISTEE, MI)
  • WEST SHORE MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; MANISTEE, MI)
  • MANISTEE COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MANISTEE, MI)
  • FMC - MANISTEE (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; MANISTEE, MI)
  • BAYWOOD NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; LUDINGTON, MI)
  • TENDERCARE OF LUDINGTON (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; LUDINGTON, MI)
  • MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER OF WEST MICHIGAN Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; LUDINGTON, MI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Free Soil:

  • Ferris State University (about 47 miles; Big Rapids, MI; Full-time enrollment: 11,238)
  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 56 miles; Traverse City, MI; FT enrollment: 3,276)
  • Muskegon Community College (about 60 miles; Muskegon, MI; FT enrollment: 3,310)
  • Baker College of Muskegon (about 60 miles; Muskegon, MI; FT enrollment: 3,293)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 73 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Central Michigan University (about 81 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Grand Valley State University (about 81 miles; Allendale, MI; FT enrollment: 21,982)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Free Soil: Freesoil Station (A), Freesoil - Meade Township Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Free Soil include: Freesoil United Methodist Church (A), Saint John Cantius Catholic Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint John Cantius' Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

2.2 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

64.1%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

10.9%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Free Soil (2011 data):

  • The Huntington National Bank: Freesoil Branch, Freesoil Branch, Freesoil Branch, Freesoil Branch. Info updated 2012/04/02: Bank assets: $54,183.4 mil, Deposits: $44,300.3 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 878 total offices, Holding Company: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated

For population 15 years and over in Free Soil:

Marital status in Free Soil, MI
  • Never married: 32.7%
  • Now married: 38.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 16.5%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

For population 25 years and over in Free Soil:

  • High school or higher: 77.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 8.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Free Soil, MI (based on Mason County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,3856
Evangelical Protestant4,22333
Mainline Protestant3,58111
Other5116
None16,005-
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
Mason County:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
This county:

0.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
This county:

5.91 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 32
Mason County:

11.13 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

9.3%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Mason County:

29.1%
Michigan:

29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.2%
State:

13.4%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 12$1,289
Totals for Government 0$0 12$1,289

Free Soil government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $24,000 ($156.86)
    Regular Highways: $20,000 ($130.72)
    General Public Buildings: $16,000 ($104.58)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($45.75)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($13.07)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Regular Highways: $1,000 ($6.54)

Free Soil government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $19,000 ($124.18)
    Sale of Property: $11,000 ($71.90)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($6.54)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $32,000 ($209.15)
    General Local Government Support: $11,000 ($71.90)
    Other: $4,000 ($26.14)
  • Tax - Property: $11,000 ($71.90)

Free Soil government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $259,000 ($1692.81)

Strongest AM radio stations in Free Soil:

  • 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)
  • WMTE (1340 AM; 1 kW; MANISTEE, MI; Owner: LAKE MICHIGAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WKLA (1450 AM; 1 kW; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: LAKE MICHIGAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Free Soil:

  • WVXM (97.7 FM; MANISTEE, MI; Owner: XAVIER UNIVERSITY)
  • WKZC (94.9 FM; SCOTTVILLE, MI; Owner: LAKE MICHIGAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMTE-FM (101.5 FM; MANISTEE, MI; Owner: LAKE MICHIGAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOUF (92.1 FM; BEULAH, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WIAA (88.7 FM; INTERLOCHEN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WCXT (105.3 FM; HART, MI; Owner: WATERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKLA-FM (106.3 FM; LUDINGTON, MI; Owner: LAKE MICHIGAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTCM-FM (103.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WOLW (91.1 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WBNZ (99.3 FM; FRANKFORT, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCUZ (100.1 FM; BEAR LAKE, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING CO.)
  • W201CF (88.1 FM; BALDWIN, MI; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Free Soil:

  • 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)
  • WCMW (Channel 21; MANISTEE, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WPBN-TV (Channel 7; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WPBN/WTOM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WWTV (Channel 9; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: HERITAGE B/CING COMPANY OF MICHIGAN)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 8.2mTotal length
  • 2,124Total average daily traffic
  • 130Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,752Total future (year 2017) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Free Soil)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Stake, 566-2 E Townline Rd (Lat: 44.078972 Lon: -86.279083), Type: Silo, Structure height: 26 m, Overall height: 27 m, Call Sign: WRFN542,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/02/2020, Expiration Date: 04/02/2030, Certifier: Jon Langeler, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Free Soil)

2002 - 2015 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2015 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of fires - 16 took place in 2003, and the least - 1 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Free Soil, MI When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (55.2%), and Outside Fires (30.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Free Soil, MI
    • 5855.2%Structure Fires
    • 3230.5%Outside Fires
    • 1110.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 43.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Free Soil, MI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Free Soil, MI
  • 54.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Wood
  • 7.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Free Soil, MI
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Free Soil compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Renting percentage 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 below state average.
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