Frankfort, Michigan 117130 211641478 2008-05-11T11:30:36Z Zeagler 5721362 /* Highways */ removed two entries - those highways that don't pass through Frankfort {{coord|44.633611|-86.234444|display=title}} {{Infobox Settlement |official_name = Frankfort, Michigan |settlement_type = [[City]] |image_skyline = LightningVolt Frankfort Lighthouse.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_map = Benzie_County_Michigan_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Frankfort_Highlighted.svg |mapsize = 250px |map_caption = Location of Frankfort within [[Michigan]]|. |image_map1 = |mapsize1 = |map_caption1 = |subdivision_type = [[List of countries|Country]] |subdivision_type1 = [[Political divisions of the United States|State]] |subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Michigan|County]] |subdivision_name = [[United States]] |subdivision_name1 = [[Michigan]] |subdivision_name2 = [[Benzie County, Michigan|Benzie]] |government_type = |leader_title = [[Mayor]] |leader_name = Dick Bayer |established_title = |established_date = |area_magnitude = 1 E7 |area_total_km2 = 4.1 |area_land_km2 = 3.6 |area_water_km2 = 0.5 |population_as_of = 2000 |population_note = |population_total = 1513 |population_metro = |population_density_km2 = 417.3 |timezone = [[North American Eastern Time Zone|EST]] |utc_offset = -5 |timezone_DST = [[Eastern Daylight Time|EDT]] |utc_offset_DST = -4 |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 = [[Area code 231|231]] |blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] |blank_info = 26-30260{{GR|2}} |blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID |blank1_info = 0626407{{GR|3}} |footnotes =}} '''Frankfort''' is a city in [[Benzie County, Michigan|Benzie County]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 1,513 at the [[United States Census, 2000|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, Michigan|Crystal Lake Township]] to the north and east. The city is on [[M-22 (Michigan highway)|M-22]] just north of [[Elberta, Michigan|Elberta]]. [[M-115 (Michigan highway)|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 mile]]s (4.1 [[km²]]), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5&nbsp;km²) of it (11.95%) is water. *Frankfort bills itself as the gateway to the [[Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore]].<ref>[http://www.nps.gov/slbe/ Sleeping Bear Dunes website.]</ref> *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.<ref>[http://www.pointbetsie.org/ Friends of the Point Betsie Lighthouse.].</ref> *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=== *[[Image:M-22.svg|25px]] [[M-22 (Michigan highway)|M-22]] *[[Image:M-115.svg|25px]] [[M-115 (Michigan highway)|M-115]] ==Demographics== As of the [[census]]{{GR|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&nbsp;mi (240.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.84% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.33% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.31% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.26% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.13% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.12% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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. [[Image:Frankfort Michigan frozen harbor.jpg|thumb|left|The harbor entrance to Frankfort is completely frozen over in February 1994.]] ==Economy and recreational opportunities== *The area is designed for tourists, and provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities, both on and off the water.<ref>[http://www.frankfort-elberta.com Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce]</ref> Local activities, attractions, and its location near rivers, lakes, and Lake Michigan, plus forests, make it a four season destination.<ref>[http://www.frankfort-elberta.com/recreation.html Attractions, recreational opportunities.</ref> *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.<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F0CE1DA1E3EF935A35755C0A965958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=3 Bicycling in western Michigan, New York Times]</ref> *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]].<ref>[http://www.interlochen.org/ Interlochen Center,]</ref> ==Other affiliations== *Frankfort is part of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord]].<ref> [http://www.dioceseofgaylord.org/ Diocese of Gaylord.]</ref> ==Notes== {{reflist}} ==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] *[http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-cp/history/WEBLIGHTHOUSES/LHMI.html USCG's complete list of Michigan lighthouses.] *[http://www.michigan.gov/documents/hal_mhc_shpo_lightmap_50933_7.pdf Map of Michigan Lighthouse] in PDF Format. {{Benzie County, Michigan}} [[Category:Benzie County, Michigan]] [[Category:Cities in Michigan]] [[Category:Traverse City micropolitan area]] [[nl:Frankfort (Michigan)]] [[pt:Frankfort (Michigan)]] [[vo:Frankfort (Michigan)]]