Indian River, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 1,959.
Population change since 2000: -2.4%
Males: 990  (50.6%)
Females: 969  (49.4%)
Median resident age:

59.7 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 49749.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,881 (it was $34,854 in 2000)
Indian River:

$55,881
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,523 (it was $20,191 in 2000)

Indian River CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $206,435 (it was $120,900 in 2000)
Indian River:

$206,435
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $316,113; detached houses: $324,440; mobile homes: $145,408

Median gross rent in 2022: $770.

March 2022 cost of living index in Indian River: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.5%
(14.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.4% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Indian River, MI (2022)
    • 1,89391.4%White alone
    • 1698.2%Two or more races
    • 130.6%American Indian alone

Races in Indian River detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Michigan and other state lists, there were 25 registered sex offenders living in Indian River, Michigan as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Indian River is 68 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (22.9%), Polish (12.5%), Irish (9.3%), English (8.8%), American (8.1%), Italian (7.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 616 feet

Land area: 12.8 square miles.

Population density: 153 people per square mile   (very low).

Indian River, Michigan map

27 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.3%
Michigan:

6.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,877 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,787 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (141.9 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Detroit, MI (222.8 miles , pop. 951,270).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (290.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Alanson, MI (2.8 miles ),
Ponshewaing, MI (3.0 miles),
Brutus, MI (3.1 miles ),
Oden, MI (3.1 miles ),
Wolverine, MI (3.2 miles ),
Conway, MI (3.4 miles ),
Pellston, MI (3.5 miles ),
Bay View, MI (3.9 miles)

Latitude: 45.42 N, Longitude: 84.62 W

Area code: 231

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

10.8%
Michigan:

3.5%
Most common industries in Indian River, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (14.3%)
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.4%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.2%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.3%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.6%)
  • Health care (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (18.8%)
  • Health care (17.2%)
  • Educational services (7.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.2%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (4.2%)
  • Public administration (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Indian River, MI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (4.1%)
  • Registered nurses (3.6%)
  • Cashiers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (7.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.0%)
  • Cashiers (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)

Average climate in Indian River, Michigan

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Indian River, Michigan average temperatures Indian River, Michigan average precipitation Indian River, Michigan humidity Indian River, Michigan wind speed Indian River, Michigan snowfall Indian River, Michigan sunshine Indian River, Michigan clear and cloudy days

Indian River, Michigan environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Indian River-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/3/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.7 miles away from the Indian River 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 59.6 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:

Indian River-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 344.5 miles away from Indian River center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 315.8 miles away from Indian River 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 223.6 miles away from Indian River center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 337.7 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 181.1 miles away from Indian River center
On 6/10/2019 at 14:50:45, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 303.3 miles away from Indian River 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 Cheboygan 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).
Indian River topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Indian River:

  • MI HME HLTH CARE TERMINAL CARE (5097 S STRAITS HIGHWAY)

Airports located in Indian River:

Amtrak stations near Indian River:

  • 13 miles: PELLSTON (100 STIMPSON ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 17 miles: PETOSKY (PETOSKEY, 301 W. MITCHELL ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 18 miles: WALLOON LAKE (HWY. 75 AT US HWY 131) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Indian River:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 65 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Lake Superior State University (about 76 miles; Sault Ste Marie, MI; FT enrollment: 2,242)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 101 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 125 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Central Michigan University (about 127 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Ferris State University (about 127 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Delta College (about 133 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)

Public high schools in Indian River:

  • COP ESD PROGRAMS (Students: 86, Location: 6065 LEARNING LN, Grades: PK-12)
  • INLAND LAKES SECONDARY SCHOOL (Location: 4363 SOUTH STRAITS HWY, Grades: 5-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Indian River:

See full list of schools located in Indian River

Library in Indian River:

  • INDIAN RIVER AREA LIBRARY (Operating income: $120,217; Location: 3546 SOUTH STRAITS HIGHWAY; 46,313 books; 1,520 audio materials; 2,701 video materials; 130 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Indian River: Indian River Golf Club (A), Topinabee Public Library (B), Tuscarora Township Police Department (C), Tuscarora Township Fire Department (D), Michigan Department of Natural Resources Indian River Field Office (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Indian River include: Cross of the Woods Church (A), Indian River Catholic Shrine (B), Indian River Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Harmon Grave (1), Oak Hill Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Lake Marina (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Rivers and creeks: Sturgeon River (A), Indian River (B), Crumley Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Indian River include: Inland Waterway Historical Marker (1), Peter L Brisbine House Historical Marker (2), Marina Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beach: Devoe Beach (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Indian River Motel & Cottages (Tours & Charters; 4148 South Straits Highway).

Hotels: Country Cabins of Topinabee (581 North Straits Highway), Coach House Motel (6100 M 68), Brentwood Lodging (4778 South Straits Highway).

Cheboygan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Indian River and their reported violations in the past:

KEN'S QUICK STOP (Population served: 350, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
VIVIOS NORTHWOOD INN (Population served: 130, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-12-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-12-2008), St Tech Assistance Visit (SEP-12-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-18-2008)
INDIAN RIVER GOLF CLUB (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
HOMETOWN INN (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
PAULA'S CAFE (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-05-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-05-2005), St Tech Assistance Visit (DEC-06-2005), St Compliance achieved (DEC-22-2005)
MICHIGAN PURE ICE (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
RIVER ROCK GILLE (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
INDIAN RIVER TRADING POST (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation

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

  • INDIAN RIVER RV RESORT & CAMPG (Population served: 200, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • INDIAN RIVER MARINA (Population served: 75, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • THE WOODLANDS/INDIAN RIVER &BA (Population served: 60, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PIGEON BAY CAMPGROUND (Population served: 55, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TUSCARORA TWP COOPERATION PARK (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SUNSET BEACH ASN (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • NORTHWOODS LODGE (Population served: 40, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MASONIC ACTIVITIES BUILDING (Population served: 30, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • KAREN'S KORNER (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • JOY FELLOWSHIP ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

64.3%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.1%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
4 people in religious group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Indian River (2011 data):

  • PNC Bank, National Association: Indian River Branch at 3833 South Straits Highway, branch established on 1958/07/01. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Citizens National Bank of Cheboygan: The Indian River Branch at 3990 Straits Highway, branch established on 1980/06/09. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $250.6 mil, Deposits: $228.0 mil, headquarters in Cheboygan, MI, negative income in the last year, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Cnb Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Indian River:

Marital status in Indian River, MI
  • Never married: 26.7%
  • Now married: 48.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 17.0%

For population 25 years and over in Indian River:

  • High school or higher: 84.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 21.1%
  • Unemployed: 10.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.7
Michigan average:

11.0

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Indian River, MI (based on Cheboygan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,7145
Evangelical Protestant2,22323
Mainline Protestant2,0599
Other3365
None17,820-
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: 7
Cheboygan County:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Cheboygan County:

0.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

3.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
This county:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

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

11.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.2%
State:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.8%
Michigan:

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

14.8%
State:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

63.8%
Michigan:

50.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

66.4%
Michigan:

47.9%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.1
Michigan:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Indian River:

17.9%
Michigan:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Indian River:

8.0%
Michigan:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Indian River:

7.3
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Indian River:

38.3%
Michigan:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

68.4%
Michigan:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.5%
Michigan:

79.6%

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Businesses in Indian River, MI
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Burger King1Lane Furniture1
Dairy Queen1McDonald's1
FedEx1UPS1

Strongest AM radio stations in Indian River:

  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • 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)
  • WWKK (750 AM; 1 kW; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: STONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIDG (940 AM; 5 kW; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WHAK (960 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS CITY, MI)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WMBN (1340 AM; 1 kW; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WCBY (1240 AM; 1 kW; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Indian River:

  • WGFM (105.1 FM; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WLXT (96.3 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WKLZ-FM (98.9 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF PETOSKEY, INC.)
  • WTLI (89.3 FM; BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • 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)
  • WBLW (88.1 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WCML-FM (91.7 FM; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WKPK (106.7 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF GAYLORD, INC.)
  • WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WPHN (90.5 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WBCM (93.5 FM; BOYNE CITY, MI; Owner: WBCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WDQV (88.5 FM; MACKINAW CITY, MI; Owner: BROADCAST MUSIC MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WFDX (92.5 FM; ATLANTA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WMJZ-FM (95.3 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: DARBY ADVERTISING, INC.)
  • WICV (100.9 FM; EAST JORDAN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WLJZ (94.5 FM; MACKINAW CITY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Indian River:

  • 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)
  • WCML (Channel 6; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • 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)
  • WFUP (Channel 45; VANDERBILT, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • WTOM-TV (Channel 4; CHEBOYGAN, MI; Owner: WPBN/WTOM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
Indian River fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Indian River fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 151ft / 46.4mTotal length
  • 89,306Total average daily traffic
  • 7,337Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Indian River, MI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 121960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Indian River, MI

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

44 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Indian River)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • I75 & M27 (Lat: 45.461111 Lon: -84.613083), Type: Tower, Structure height: 150 m, Overall height: 152 m, Call Sign: WPJM250,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.562 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2001, Expiration Date: 07/25/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/10/2001, Certifier: Donna E Comer, Registrant: Paging Network Of Michigan Inc, 1500 International Pkwy, Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081, Phone: (972) 801-0304, Fax: (972) 801-0330


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 7055 Bunker Rd (Lat: 45.415278 Lon: -84.616139), Call Sign: WAC386,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.195 MHz, Grant Date: 10/17/2023, Expiration Date: 11/15/2033, Registrant: Grand Traverse Mobile Communications, Traverse City, MI 49696, Phone: (231) 947-9851, Email:

  • 2700 Muscott Tr. (Lat: 45.424028 Lon: -84.588611), Call Sign: WQBR231,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.930 MHz, Grant Date: 11/29/2004, Expiration Date: 11/29/2014, Cancellation Date: 01/31/2015, Certifier: Jay Passino, Registrant: National License Corp., 9050 Briarclift Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46256, Phone: (317) 849-5866, Fax: (317) 841-3328, Email:

  • TOP COP, 6075 Learning Lane (Lat: 45.461111 Lon: -84.613056), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 152.4 m, Call Sign: WQSB782,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.785 MHz, 155.685 MHz, 154.310 MHz, 154.400 MHz, Grant Date: 08/28/2013, Expiration Date: 08/28/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/28/2023, Certifier: Robert Bradley, Registrant: Ewa 2013061301, 17750 Creamery Road, Suite B10, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, Phone: (703) 795-5142, Fax: (717) 337-9157, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

31 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Indian River)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172D (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2TP, N2TP, N-2TP, Serial Number: 17250269, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 04/16/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 07/06/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas J Prout, Po Box 2104, Indian River, MI 49749
  • Aircraft: RICKWALT IVAN CHALLENGER II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 479S, N479S, N-479S, Serial Number: CH2-2297, Certificate Issue Date: 08/01/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Christian H Kindsvatter, 460 Deerfield Rd, Indian River, MI 49749
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28R-200 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5042T, N5042T, N-5042T, Serial Number: 28R-7235182, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 04/24/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 08/16/1989
    Registrant (Co-Owned): John T Hatfield, Po Box 516, Indian River, MI 49749, Other Owners: Nancy L Hatfield
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7986Z, N7986Z, N-7986Z, Serial Number: 15060086, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 09/03/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 07/14/1979
    Registrant (Individual): George D Comben, 1334 Eagles Nest Rd, Indian River, MI 49749

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 fire incidents per year is 25. The highest number of fire incidents - 35 took place in 2003, and the least - 9 in 2006. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Indian River, MI When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (39.1%), and Outside Fires (29.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Indian River, MI
    • 16439.1%Structure Fires
    • 12329.4%Outside Fires
    • 9923.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 337.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Indian River, MI
Most common first names in Indian River, MI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William4573.4 years
John4076.3 years
Robert3773.0 years
James3273.6 years
Mary2475.9 years
Donald2069.0 years
Richard2073.2 years
Margaret2078.8 years
Helen1879.5 years
Edward1773.2 years
Most common last names in Indian River, MI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1272.4 years
Brown1175.4 years
Miller1076.0 years
Johnson975.3 years
Parrott979.4 years
Davis876.5 years
Taylor880.4 years
Dagwell677.2 years
Hunt678.5 years
Evans671.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Indian River, MI
  • 81.2%Utility gas
  • 8.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.7%Wood
  • 4.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Indian River, MI
  • 73.1%Utility gas
  • 14.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.4%Electricity


Indian River compared to Michigan state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 9 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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