Ludington, MI
Michigan · Mason County
Ludington is a small city in Michigan with a population of 7,664. Residents earn $44,471 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated September 2026
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How Ludington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Ludington a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ludington receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ludington has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ludington is $44,471, 41% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ludington is $192,800, 32% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $824 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Safety & Crime
Violent crime in Ludington is below the national average at 277 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 963 per 100,000, 51% below the national average.
Education
27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Ludington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 78.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Ludington vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ludington vs U.S. Average
Income: Ludington vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,471 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,566 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $933 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,523 |
| Gini Index | 0.442 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 717 |
| County GDP | $1,347M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 97 |
| Healthcare | 84 |
| Retail | 115 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,663 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 96.20 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.94% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 14.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $192,800 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $307,090 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $277,500 |
| Median List Price | $234,450 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median Sale Price | $277,500 |
| Median List Price | $234,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $191 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Days on Market | 56 days |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.3% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 24 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $824 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.4% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 58.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.1% |
| Housing Units | 4,404 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,663 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.94% |
Health Metrics: Ludington vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 29.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Short Sleep | 35.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Uninsured | 3.2% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:1,278 |
| Dentists | 1:1,634 |
| Mental Health | 1:278 |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Dental Visits | 62.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,895/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 84 |
Crime Rates: Ludington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 277.0/100K |
| 27% below US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 962.8/100K |
| 51% below US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Traffic Accidents | 23 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 3.7 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 618 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9572°N, 86.4429°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Mason County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 88 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0436 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Ludington has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 21.4 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Traffic Accidents | 23 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 3.7 / 4.0 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.1% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 10.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |
| Population Density | 2,281/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| County | Mason County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 80.8% |
| Avg Download Speed | 113.3 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 35.9 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 10 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 84 |
| Restaurants | 97 |
| Retail Stores | 115 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 14.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $241 ($144-$385) |
| Specialist Visit | $337 ($192-$529) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $192 ($96-$337) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,116 ($770-$4,810) |
| Dental Cleaning | $125 ($72-$192) |
| Dental Filling | $241 ($144-$385) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $43 ($24-$72) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $72 ($48-$115) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $289 ($144-$481) |
| Tire Rotation | $38 ($19-$72) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $577 ($385-$962) |
| Battery Replacement | $192 ($96-$337) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $96 ($58-$144) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $87 ($48-$135) |
| HVAC Repair | $385 ($144-$770) |
| HVAC System Install | $6,734 ($3,848-$11,544) |
| Roof Repair | $962 ($385-$1,924) |
| Roof Replacement | $8,658 ($5,291-$14,430) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,443 ($481-$3,367) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $14,430 ($4,810-$28,860) |
| DUI Defense | $4,810 ($1,924-$9,620) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,443 ($770-$2,886) |
| Will Preparation | $481 ($192-$962) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,405 ($962-$4,810) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $24 ($14-$43) |
| Women's Haircut | $53 ($29-$96) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $144 ($72-$241) |
| Manicure | $24 ($14-$43) |
| Pedicure | $38 ($24-$63) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $77 ($48-$125) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $3.94 ($2.89-$5.29) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.37 ($2.41-$4.81) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.66 ($2.41-$5.29) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.33 ($2.89-$6.25) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.29 ($3.85-$7.22) |
| Rice (per lb) | $0.96 ($0.58-$1.73) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $135 ($77-$241) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $67 ($29-$144) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $67 ($38-$115) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $67 ($38-$96) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $63 ($29-$96) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $82 ($48-$144) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $192 ($72-$481) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $1,924 ($1,154-$3,367) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $67 ($29-$125) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $14 ($7.70-$24) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $96 ($29-$241) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $29 ($14-$72) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,154 ($577-$2,405) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $962 ($481-$1,924) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $385 ($192-$673) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $48 ($24-$96) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $962 ($385-$2,405) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,025 ($4,810-$28,860) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $58 ($29-$96) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $96 ($48-$192) |
| Dog Grooming | $58 ($29-$96) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $38 ($19-$72) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $289 ($144-$481) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $192 ($96-$385) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $630 |
| Toddler | $630 |
| Preschool | $606 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $674 |
| Toddler | $674 |
| Preschool | $617 |
Top Industries in Mason County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,973 | 34 | $60,424 | 2.36 |
| Retail Trade | 1,491 | 100 | $33,807 | 1.47 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 1,163 | 54 | $48,562 | 0.80 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 1,014 | 88 | $23,116 | 1.09 |
| Construction | 545 | 93 | $58,247 | 1.02 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 287 | 22 | $56,521 | 0.67 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 282 | 33 | $49,040 | 0.47 |
| Finance & Insurance | 240 | 35 | $68,037 | 0.58 |
| Other Services | 236 | 58 | $36,554 | 0.77 |
| Information & Technology | 169 | 12 | $43,077 | 0.89 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 130 | 18 | $24,770 | 0.76 |
| Wholesale Trade | 114 | 18 | $50,678 | 0.28 |
| Utilities | 109 | 4 | $153,739 | 2.81 |
| Real Estate | 109 | 24 | $29,930 | 0.69 |
| Educational Services | 21 | 5 | $23,790 | 0.10 |
| Unclassified | 18 | 4 | $20,773 | 1.27 |
Hospitals in Ludington
| Hospital | Type | CMS Rating | Emergency | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COREWELL HEALTH LUDINGTON HOSPITAL | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes | (231) 843-2591 |
Schools in Ludington
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington Elementary School | Elementary | 900 | 54 | 16.7:1 |
| Ludington High School | High | 695 | 33 | 21.1:1 |
| OJ DeJonge Middle School | Middle | 477 | 28 | 17.0:1 |
| Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc | High | 53 | 1 | 53.0:1 |
Radio Stations near Ludington
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Campgrounds Near Ludington
3 campgrounds found near Ludington.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE MICHIGAN AT MANISTEE | 4.5/5 | 53 | $40 |
| Pines Point Campground (MI) | 4.5/5 | 5 | $30, $100 |
| Marzinski Horse Campground | 4.2/5 | 19 | Free |
National Parks Near Ludington
20 national parks and monuments found near Ludington.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bakale Wildlife Unit | State Park | Free |
| Charters Traverse City State Park | State Park | Free |
| Duck Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Grand Haven State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hidden Cove Park | State Park | Free |
| Hoffmaster State Park (P.J. Hoffmaster) | State Park | Free |
| Interlochen State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ludington State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mears State Park | State Park | Free |
| Meyer & Keystone Soccer | State Park | Free |
| Mitchell State Park | State Park | Free |
| Muskegon State Park | State Park | Free |
| Newaygo State Park (leased from Consumer's Energy) | State Park | Free |
| Orchard Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Potawatomi State Park | State Park | Free |
| Potawatomi State Park | State Park | Free |
| Silver Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore | National Lakeshore | $25 |
| White Pine Trail State Park | State Park | Free |
| Whitefish Dunes State Park | State Park | Free |
Trails Near Ludington
236+ trails found near Ludington.
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Hike | Bike | Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL | 25.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL | 12.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| MARZINSKI HORSE TRAIL | 10.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| WARD HILLS-IRONS SMT DNR35 | 9.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 8.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MCCT - LITTLE O SPUR | 6.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| HORSESHOE MOTORCYCLE TRAIL | 5.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 5.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 4.9 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL | 4.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL | 4.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| WARD HILL SMT TIMBER CK DNR325 | 4.6 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| UDELL AREA SMT DNR606 | 4.6 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 4.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| HORSESHOE MOTORCYCLE TRAIL | 4.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| HORSESHOE MOTORCYCLE TRAIL | 4.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 4.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| HONEYMOON SMT DNR320 | 4.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 3.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| HORSESHOE MOTORCYCLE TRAIL | 3.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| BIG M - CATAMOUNT | 3.7 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M BIKE - CATAMOUNT | 3.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| BIG M - ROAD MONKEY | 3.6 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M - ROAD MONKEY | 3.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| BIG M - BULLWACKER | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| BIG M - BULLWACKER | 3.5 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| UDELL HILLS SMT DNR614 | 3.5 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL | 3.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| MCCT - BIG O SPUR | 3.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| UDELL HILLS SMT DNR614 | 3.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 3.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 3.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 2.9 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| HORSESHOE MOTORCYCLE TRAIL | 2.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| CRYSTAL VALLEY SKI TRAIL LOOP3 | 2.6 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M - SHANTY BOY | 2.6 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M - SHANTY BOY | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| MARZINSKI HORSE TRAIL | 2.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| CRYSTAL VALLEY SKI TRAIL LOOP2 | 2.5 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| LAKE MICHIGAN R.A. BIKE TRAIL | 2.5 | IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR 617 | 2.5 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M - SWEDISH FIDDLE-PRT | 2.4 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M BIKE - SWEDISH FIDDLE | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| HORSESHOE MOTORCYCLE TRAIL | 2.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MCCT - BIG O SPUR | 2.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 2.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 2.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M - LUMBERJACK | 2.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M BIKE - LUMBERJACK | 2.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| BIG M - OH ME 2 | 2.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M BIKE - OH ME 2 | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| NORDHOUSE DUNES M9-7 | 2.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HONEYMOON SMT DNR320 | 2.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 2.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 1.9 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M - DOUBLE BIT | 1.9 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M BIKE - DOUBLE BIT | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| BIG M - SKY PILOT | 1.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| BIG M - SKY PILOT | 1.9 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 1.9 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M - CAMP 24 | 1.8 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M BIKE - CAMP 24 | 1.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| UDELL HILLS SMT DNR614 | 1.8 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| CRYSTAL VALLEY SKI TRAIL LOOP4 | 1.8 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BOWMAN LAKE | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| NORDHOUSE DUNES M9-4 | 1.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 1.7 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| UDELL HILLS SMT DNR614 | 1.6 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M - BINDLE STIFF | 1.6 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M BIKE - BINDLE STIFF | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| HONEYMOON SMT DNR320 | 1.6 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MARZINSKI HORSE TRAIL | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| NORDHOUSE WILDERNESS TO LMRA | 1.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| NORDHOUSE DUNES BEACH M9-1 | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HOLTON MOTORCYCLE TRAIL | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MARZINSKI HORSE TRAIL | 1.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | Yes |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 1.5 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| WEST SHORE SMT DNR191 | 1.4 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| UDELL HILLS SMT DNR614 | 1.4 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| WEST SHORE SMT DNR191 | 1.4 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| CRYSTAL VALLEY SKI TRAIL LOOP1 | 1.4 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M - GABRIEL'S HORN | 1.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| BIG M - GABRIEL'S HORN | 1.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| WARD HILLS-IRONS SMT DNR602 | 1.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 1.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 1.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| WARD HILLS-IRONS SMT DNR602 | 1.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BIG M X COUNTRY SKI CORKPINE | 1.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M MOUNTAIN BIKE CORKPINE | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 1.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 1.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19 | 1.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| NCT BEARTRACK CAMPGROUND SPUR | 1.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| BIG M - BIG WHEEL | 1.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M BIKE - BIG WHEEL | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 1.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| HONEYMOON SMT DNR320 | 1.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19 | 1.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M BIKE - BARBER CHAIR | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| BIG M - BARBER CHAIR | 0.9 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 0.9 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.9 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| WARD HILLS-IRONS SMT DNR602 | 0.9 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| WEST SHORE SMT DNR191 | 0.8 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NORDHOUSE DUNES M9-6 | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| BIG M - THE FIRETOWER | 0.8 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M BIKE - THE FIRETOWER-PRT | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| HORSESHOE MOTORCYCLE TRAIL | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| BIG M - RYBERG ROAD | 0.8 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M BIKE - RYBERG ROAD | 0.8 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| UDELL HILLS SMT DNR614 | 0.8 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| UDELL HILLS SMT DNR614 | 0.7 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 0.7 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO SMT SPUR1 DNR3 | 0.7 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| NORDHOUSE DUNES TO LK MI M9-2 | 0.7 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 0.6 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 0.6 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| LMRA CG TRAIL M1-1 | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 0.6 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| ARROWHEAD TRAIL SHORELINE | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| ARROWHEAD TRAIL | 0.6 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| BIG M - CHEAT STICK | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| BIG M - CHEAT STICK | 0.5 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| UDELL HILLS SMT DNR614 | 0.5 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NORDHOUSE DUNES M9-9 | 0.5 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 0.5 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| UDELL HILLS SMT DNR614 | 0.5 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| HONEYMOON SMT DNR320 | 0.5 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| WARD HILLS-IRONS SMT DNR602 | 0.5 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| HONEYMOON SMT DNR320 | 0.5 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 0.4 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NCT BOWMAN CAMPGROUND SPUR | 0.4 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19 | 0.4 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 0.4 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 0.4 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| UDELL HILLS SMT DNR614 | 0.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 0.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 0.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 0.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 0.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19 | 0.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 0.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.3 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| UDELL HILLS SMT DNR614 | 0.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| HONEYMOON SMT DNR320 | 0.3 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| UDELL HILLS SMT DNR614 | 0.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| ARROWHEAD TRAIL CONNECTOR | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 0.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 0.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 0.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 0.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 0.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| HONEYMOON SMT DNR320 | 0.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| LMRA CG TRAIL M1-2 | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 0.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 0.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19 | 0.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NORDHOUSE DUNES M9-13 | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| HONEYMOON SMT DNR320 | 0.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M BIKE - CAPPERS PEAK | 0.2 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| BIG M - CAPPERS PEAK | 0.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 0.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| WARD HILLS-IRONS SMT DNR602 | 0.2 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M - SIDE TRAIL | 0.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M - SIDE TRAIL | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19 | 0.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| LMRA CG TRAIL M1-3 | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| LMRA CG TRAIL M1-5 | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 0.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| UDELL HILLS SMT DNR 614 CUTOFF | 0.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| LMRA CG TRAIL M1-10 | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| NCT BOWMAN LAKE SPUR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| NCT TIMBER CK CAMPGROUND SPUR | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| LMRA CG TRAIL M1-11 | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| BIG M - CUT ACROSS | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| BIG M - CUT ACROSS | 0.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M - CROSS OVER | 0.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| BIG M - CROSS OVER | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | Yes | - |
| LMRA CG TRAIL M1-7 | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LMRA CG TRAIL M1-4 | 0.1 | OTHER | Yes | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR6 | 0.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 0.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| WARD SMT TRIANGLE | 0.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19 | 0.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| LMRA CG TRAIL M1-9 | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| LMRA CG TRAIL M1-8 | 0.1 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 0.1 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 0.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19 | 0.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| UDELL HILLS SMT DNR614 | 0.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MCCCT- BWC | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | - | - | - |
| MANISTEE SMT DNR 617 | 0.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 0.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| LMRA CG TRAIL M1-6 | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| LMRA CG TRAIL M1-4 | 0.0 | NATIVE MATERIAL | Yes | - | - |
| WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19 | 0.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 0.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| HONEYMOON SMT DNR320 | 0.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 0.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| NEWAYGO-WELLSTON SMT DNR3 | 0.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| OCEANA SMT DNR194 | 0.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
| WEST SHORE SMT DNR 19 | 0.0 | SNOW | - | - | - |
Historical Trends - Ludington
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8,032 | $32,010 |
| 2015 | 8,023 | $33,777 |
| 2017 | 8,042 | $38,325 |
| 2019 | 8,111 | $45,302 |
| 2021 | 7,721 | $45,673 |
| 2023 | 7,644 | $44,471 |
Museums in Ludington
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2318434808 | $495,284 | |
| MASON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3604261020 | $495,284 | |
| SANDCASTLES A LAKE MICHIGAN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 129 E LUDINGTON AVENUE | 2312339326 | $196,998 |
| MANIERRE DAWSON GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | |||
| PENTWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 85 SOUTH RUTLEDGE | ||
| WESTERN MICHIGAN OLD ENGINE CLUB | HISTORY MUSEUM | SCOTTVILLE RIVERSIDE PARK 700 SOUTH SCOTTVILLE ROAD | 2317573123 |
Libraries in Ludington
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASON COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY | 217 EAST LUDINGTON AVENUE | 0.0 | 193,000 | |||
| PENTWATER TOWNSHIP LIBRARY | 402 EAST PARK STREET | 0.0 | 24,207 |
Farmers Markets in Ludington
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington Farmer's Market | North James Street Plaza | 05/02/2015 to 09/25/2015 | Fri: 3:00 PM-8:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Pentwater Famers Market | 321 S. Hancock St. | 06/02/2014 to 09/01/2014 | Mon: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;Thu: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Scottville Farmers Market at Miller's Marketplace | 202 North Main Street | 06/06/2015 to 10/03/2015 | Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; | Visit |
Hotels in Ludington
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ludington
21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ludington
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ludington
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ludington
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ludington
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ludington
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ludington
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ludington
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ludington
4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ludington
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamesport Brewing Company | American Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, American, Beer & Ale, recreation, Beer & B | 410 S James St | 12318452522, 2318452522, 2318459622, 2318459663 | Visit |
| Murphy's Tavern | Cocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, American Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pub | 8848 80th Ave | 2318695294 |
Nursing Homes in Ludington
2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).
| Facility | Ownership | Beds | Residents | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAKVIEW MEDICAL CARE FACILITY 1000 DIANA ST |
Government - County | 96 | 95 | 4/5 | - | 4/5 | 4/5 | 2318455185 |
| TENDERCARE OF LUDINGTON 1000 E TINKHAM AVE |
For profit - Corporation | 93 | 83 | 3/5 | - | 3/5 | 5/5 | 2318456291 |
Pharmacies in Ludington
4 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| MEIJER | 3900 WEST UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 10 | 231-845-3764 |
| PDS I MICHIGAN INC | 936 EAST LUDINGTON AVENUE | 231-845-7332 |
| WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 2102 | 4854 WEST UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 10 | 231-845-5873 |
| WALGREENS - 5560 | 33 SOUTH PERE MARQUETTE HIGHWAY | 231-845-5399 |
EV Charging Stations in Ludington
| Name | Address | Network | Level 2 | DC Fast | Connectors | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meijer - Tesla Supercharger | 3900 W US Hwy 10 | Tesla | 8 | TESLA | public | |
| Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast | 409 E Ludington Ave | Non-Networked | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Ludington Bay Brewing Company | 515 S James St | Blink Network | 2 | J1772 | public | |
| Watson Ludington Chrysler | 3632 W US-10 | Non-Networked | 1 | J1772 | public |
Cell Towers in Ludington
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 3800 SOUTH MORTON ROAD (94610) | GTOWER | 96 |
| 3800 SOUTH MORTON ROAD (94610) | GTOWER | 96 |
| 5950 NORTH JEBOVY DR (94581) | GTOWER | 93 |
| 5950 NORTH JEBOVY DR (94581) | GTOWER | 93 |
| 6037 NORTH 144TH AVE (127552) | GTOWER | 93 |
| 6037 NORTH 144TH AVE (127552) | GTOWER | 93 |
| 9267 NORTH 66TH AVENUE (94663) | GTOWER | 92 |
| 9267 NORTH 66TH AVENUE (94663) | GTOWER | 92 |
| 3333 N. Lincoln Rd. (94648) | GTOWER | 82 |
| 3333 N. Lincoln Rd. (94648) | GTOWER | 82 |
Fire Stations in Ludington
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington Fire Department | 210 W Loomis ST | Volunteer | 231-843-2611 | ||
| Pere Marquette Charter Township Fire Department | 1040 S Pere Marquette HWY | Volunteer | 231-845-0324 |
Power Plants Near Ludington
| Name | Type | Primary Fuel | Capacity (MW) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE WINDS ENERGY PARK | ONSHORE WIND TURBINE | 221115 | -86.4 | OP |
| MICHIGAN POWER LP | NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE | 221112 | -86.4 | OP |
| LUDINGTON | HYDROELECTRIC PUMPED STORAGE | 221111 | -86.5 | OP |
Bridges in Ludington
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1935 | 167 | 11,200 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1925 | 75 | 7,076 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1924 | 75 | 6,828 | F | |
| Box Beam (Single/Spread) | Prestressed concrete | 2013 | 211 | 6,340 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 1988 | 483 | 6,000 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1934 | 153 | 4,764 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1986 | 93 | 4,256 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1986 | 113 | 4,256 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1970 | 23 | 3,000 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1988 | 141 | 2,498 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1988 | 141 | 2,498 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1989 | 400 | 2,498 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1987 | 121 | 2,498 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1989 | 400 | 2,498 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1986 | 306 | 1,500 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1970 | 872 | 1,400 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1990 | 125 | 901 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 1987 | 294 | 420 | F | |
| Box Beam (Single/Spread) | Steel | 2023 | 70 | 400 | G | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 2000 | 59 | 300 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 2009 | 20 | 300 | G | |
| Culvert | Steel | 1978 | 30 | 250 | G |
Correctional Facilities in Ludington
| Name | Address | Type | Population | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASON COUNTY JAIL | 306 NORTH DELIA STREET | COUNTY | 57 | 104 | OPEN |
Superfund Sites Near Ludington
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| METALWORKS INC | 902 4TH STREET | MASON |
Airports Near Ludington
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eagles Landing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Evad Enterprises LLC Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Frankfort Dow Memorial Field | - | Small Airport |
| Fremont Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Green Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Ann Airway Estates Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manistee County Blacker Airport | MBL | Small Airport |
| Mason County Airport | LDM | Small Airport |
| Midget Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oceana County Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Silver Lake Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Thompsonville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tyrone Airport | - | Small Airport |
| White Cloud Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wilderness Airpark | - | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Ludington
3 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ludington Police Department | ||
| Pentwater Police Department | ||
| Scottville Police Department | 105 North Main Street |
Grocery Stores in Ludington
23 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Ward Market | Convenience Store | 229 2nd St |
| Airport Ez Mart 216 | Convenience Store | 5445 W US Highway 10 |
| Aj's Party Port | Convenience Store | 423 S James St |
| Aldi 10 | Supermarket | 4833 W US Highway 10 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL 10682 | Other | 5550 W US Highway 10 |
| Dollar General 24636 | Other | 3628 N Jebavy Dr |
| Dollar Tree 3225 | Other | 4538 W US Highway 10 |
| Express Mart | Convenience Store | 5587 W US Highway 10 |
| Family Fare 1895 | Super Store | 5539 W US 10 |
| Hamlin Grocery | Convenience Store | 3611 N Jebavy Dr |
| Je Asian Grocery Llc 0 | Convenience Store | 5722 W US Highway 10 |
| Ludington Meat Company | Specialty Store | 3815 W US Highway 10 |
| Meijer Gas Station 193 | Convenience Store | 3960 W US Highway 10 |
| Meijer Inc 193 | Super Store | 3900 W US Highway 10 |
| Murphy USA 6652 | Convenience Store | 4888 W Us Highway 10 |
| Northside Market | Grocery Store | 6388 Bryant Rd |
| THE EVERGREEN NATURAL FOOD MARKET | Grocery Store | 106 W Ludington Ave |
| The Roadside | Farmers and Markets | 4049 S Pere Marquette Hwy |
| WALGREENS 5560 | Other | 33 S Pere Marquette Hwy |
| Walmart SUPERCENTER 2102 | Super Store | 4854 W US Highway 10 |
| Wesco 23 | Convenience Store | 5685 E Ludington Ave |
| Wesco 25 | Convenience Store | 301 W Ludington Ave |
| Y Country Store | Convenience Store | 1860 N Lakeshore Dr |
Treatment Centers in Ludington
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| West Michigan Community MH | Both | 231-845-6294 |
DOL Wage Violations in Ludington
14 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $88,343 in back wages owed to 215 employees.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Ford | - | - | 49431 | - | 1 | $18,794 | $1,253 | 15 |
| Lakeshore Spine and Pain | - | - | 49431 | - | 1 | $14,349 | $247 | 58 |
| China Buffet | - | - | 49431 | - | 1 | $11,751 | $5,876 | 2 |
| Schmock's Landscaping | - | - | 49431 | - | 1 | $9,969 | $498 | 20 |
| Ludington Woods | - | - | 49431 | - | 1 | $9,902 | $225 | 44 |
| HOUSE OF FLAVORS, INC. [OSHA] | - | - | 49431 | Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing | 1 | $7,271 | $7,271 | 1 |
| Snyder's Shoreline Inn | - | - | 49431 | - | 1 | $5,403 | $1,081 | 5 |
| Subway | - | Subway | 49431 | - | 2 | $4,727 | $152 | 31 |
| US Rehab Services | - | - | 49431 | - | 1 | $3,725 | $233 | 16 |
| Debbink & Sons Construction | - | - | 49431 | - | 1 | $2,060 | $294 | 7 |
| El Rancho | - | - | 49431 | - | 1 | $215 | $21 | 10 |
| Timbers Historic Bar and Grill | - | - | 49431 | - | 1 | $82 | $41 | 2 |
| Timbers Prime Steakhouse | - | - | 49431 | - | 1 | $60 | $30 | 2 |
| Cops & Doughnuts | - | - | 49431 | - | 1 | $34 | $17 | 2 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ludington
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS | 6534 N ARROWHEAD DR |
| CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS | 1011 MORONE DR |
| CHURCH ASSOCIATION OF THE EPWORTH ASSEMBLY INC | 1161 N LAKESHORE DR |
| COMMUNITY CHURCH OF LUDINGTON MICHIGAN | PO BOX 369 |
| CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH OF LUDINGTON | 121 NELSON RD |
| END OF WATCH LOCAL ASSOCIATION | 1213 S SHERMAN ST |
| FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST | PO BOX 456 |
| GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH | 501 E DANAHER ST |
| GREAT WAVE ZEN SANGHA | 315 N RATH AVE |
| LUDINGTON AREA CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION | PO BOX 142 |
| LUDINGTON AREA SAINT PAUL CHURCH | 3212 W KINNEY RD |
| OCEANA COUNTY JAIL MINISTRY | 700 SHERMAN OAKS DR APT 7204 |
| PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH | 1650 N JEBAVY DR |
| PRAYER AND PRAISE ASSEMBLY OF GOD | 509 N STAFFON ST |
| RADIANT CHURCH COAST | 409 S WASHINGTON AVE |
| RESURRECTION LIFE LIVING FREEMINISTRIES | 239 JEBAVY DR STE A |
| ST JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH | PO BOX 209 |
| TRINITY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF LUDINGTON MICHIGAN | 1212 MONONA DR |
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Historic Markers Near Ludington
7 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Ludington.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Big Sable Point Lighthouse | Registered Michigan Historic Site. Marker can be reached from State Highway 116, 5.4 miles north of Piney Ridge Road. |
| Mason County / Mason County Courthouse | Marker is at the intersection of Ludington Avenue (U.S. 10) and Rowe Street, on the right when traveling east on Ludington Avenue. |
| Swedish Lutheran Church | Marker is at the intersection of East Danaher Street and South Lavinia Street, on the right when traveling west on East Danaher Street. |
| S.S. <i>Badger</i> / Ludington Car Ferries | Registered Michigan Historic Site. |
| First Mason County Courthouse | Marker can be reached from South Lakeshore Drive, ½ mile north of Iris Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| <i>S.S. Pere Marquette 18</i> | Marker is at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive (State Highway 116) and Court Street, on the left when traveling north on Lakeshore Drive. |
| Armistice Day Storm | Marker is on Lakeshore Drive (State Highway 116) north of Pere Marquette Street, on the left when traveling north. |
UFO Sightings Near Ludington
5 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Ludington.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ludington, MI | 2013 | Strange bright flickering light in the W sky over Lake Michigan. Flashing an moving both hor. and vert. extremley fast. ((Arcturus?)) |
| Ludington, MI | 2011 | Big Bright Light |
| Ludington, MI | 2007 | UFO in Ludington MI - Large white Light went straight up |
| Ludington, MI | 2004 | video over lk. mi. |
| Ludington (hamlin lake), MI | 1941 | As a boy some 60 plus years ago I saw a round silver disc in the sky when I looked up from playing with ant hills. |
Bigfoot Sightings Near Ludington
1 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Ludington.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Report 19223: Possible footprints found near Manistee | 2006 |
Mines Near Ludington
1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Ludington.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ludington Pit & Mill | Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Active) |
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What is the population of Ludington?
Ludington has a population of 7,664 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 2,281 people per square mile, spread across 3.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.9% female and 50.1% male.
Is Ludington expensive to live in?
Ludington has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $44,471, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $192,800 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $824 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Ludington safe?
Ludington is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 277 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 963 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Ludington receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Ludington?
Ludington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 78.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 37.
How is the job market in Ludington?
Ludington has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $933. There are 717 business establishments in the area, including 97 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 15 minutes, and 9.8% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Ludington?
The median home value in Ludington is $192,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $307,090. According to Redfin, the median sale price is $277,500, with homes typically selling within 56 days. For renters, the median monthly rent is $824. Fair market rent is $891 for a 1-bedroom and $1,113 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 58.9%. The average annual property tax is $5,663.
How are the schools in Ludington?
Schools in Ludington score 5.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 27.1% of adults in Ludington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. 10.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Ludington?
The obesity rate in Ludington is 42.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 18.4% of adults are smokers. 25.7% are physically inactive. 29.8% of residents report depression. 3.2% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 86.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,278.
What is transportation like in Ludington?
The average commute in Ludington is 15 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 68% of workers drive alone to work, 1.6% use public transit, and 9.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Ludington?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ludington is 91.3% White, 2.5% Black or African American, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1% Asian. 97% of residents speak only English at home. 8.0% of the population are military veterans. 19.8% of residents have a disability. 96.8% have health insurance coverage.
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