Frankfort, Michigan

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Frankfort, Michigan
settlement_type = City


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map_caption = Location of Frankfort within Michigan|.


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Michigan
subdivision_name2 = Benzie
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Dick Bayer
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area_magnitude = 1 E7
area_total_km2 = 4.1
area_land_km2 = 3.6
area_water_km2 = 0.5
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1513
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population_density_km2 = 417.3
timezone = EST
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timezone_DST = EDT
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latitude = 44.633611
longitude = -86.234444
area_total_sq_mi = 1.6
area_land_sq_mi = 1.4
area_water_sq_mi = 0.2
elevation_m = 193
elevation_ft = 633
website = http://www.frankfortmich.com
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 49635
area_code = 231
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 26-30260GR|2
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blank1_info = 0626407GR|3
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Frankfort is a city in Benzie County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,513 at the 2000 census. The elevation of Frankfort is 600 ft above sea level. The city is situated with Lake Michigan to the west, Lake Betsie, formed by the Betsie River before flowing into Lake Michigan, on the south and Crystal Lake Township to the north and east. The city is on M-22 just north of Elberta. M-115 has its western terminus in the city. The Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse is at the end of the northern breakwater in Lake Michigan.

Geography

*According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (11.95%) is water.
*Frankfort bills itself as the gateway to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. [ [http://www.nps.gov/slbe/ Sleeping Bear Dunes website.] ]
*Frankfort is considered to be part of Northern Michigan.
*The Point Betsie Light is in the area and has been in operation for 150 years. It and is locally operated and maintained, and is undergoing a complete renovation. [ [http://www.pointbetsie.org/ Friends of the Point Betsie Lighthouse.] .]
*The town is close to the Interlochen State Park, which is one of two remaining stands of virgin Eastern White Pine in the Lower Peninsula.

Highways

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Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,513 people, 665 households, and 395 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,084.4 per square mile (417.3/km²). There were 873 housing units at an average density of 625.7/sq mi (240.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.84% White, 0.33% African American, 2.31% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 665 households out of which 20.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the city the population was spread out with 17.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 31.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 78.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,821, and the median income for a family was $43,375. Males had a median income of $29,205 versus $21,389 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,132. About 6.6% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy and recreational opportunities

*The area is designed for tourists, and provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities, both on and off the water. [ [http://www.frankfort-elberta.com Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce] ] Local activities, attractions, and its location near rivers, lakes, and Lake Michigan, plus forests, make it a four season destination. [ [http://www.frankfort-elberta.com/recreation.html Attractions, recreational opportunities.]
*It is highly recommended by a report in the New York Times as a starting point for bicycling, whether for a day trip or longer. [ [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F0CE1DA1E3EF935A35755C0A965958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=3 Bicycling in western Michigan, New York Times] ]
*Shopping and antiquing in the historic downtown are a significant portion of the economic base.
*Frankfort is close to the Interlochen Center for the Arts. [ [http://www.interlochen.org/ Interlochen Center,] ]

Other affiliations

*Frankfort is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord. [ [http://www.dioceseofgaylord.org/ Diocese of Gaylord.] ]

References

ee also

* National Landmark of Soaring

External links

* [http://clarke.cmich.edu/localhistory/Benzie.htm Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University, Bibliography for Benzie County]
* [http://www.frankfortmich.com/ City of Frankfort official website]
* [http://www.frankfort-elberta.com Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.harborlightsmotel.com/ Live webcam of Frankfort Beach and the light.]
* [http://www.pointbetsie.org/ Friends of the Point Betsie Lighthouse.]
* [http://clarke.cmich.edu/oilandgas/geology.htm Michigan Geology -- Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University.]
* [http://www.michigan.org Michigan's Official Economic Development and Travel Site.]
* [http://www.michmarkers.com/default.asp Michigan Historic Markers]