Petoskey, MI

Petoskey, Michigan

Introduction to Petoskey, Michigan

Petoskey, Michigan, in Emmet county, is 144 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan and 217 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city contains a population of approximately 6,080.

Petoskey History

The Odawa Indians were the original inhabitants of this region. The community was founded by Chief Ignatius Petosega, and was named in his honor. The word Petoskey is actually an Indian term meaning ‘where the light shines through the clouds.’ In the later part of the 19th century, the federal government abolished the Indian establishment, and the area was opened up for settlement. The area has a high concentration of the Petoskey stone, which is the state stone of Michigan. This stone was also named after the Odawa Indian chief.

Petoskey and nearby Attractions

• Petoskey Marina
• Bay Harbor History Museum
• Fort Michilimackinac
• Petoskey State Park
• Little Traverse History Museum

Things To Do In Petoskey

Little Traverse History Museum, located in the city, houses exhibits in an 1892 railroad depot. Fort Michilimackinac, constructed by the French in the 18th century, served as a fur trading post. During the Revolution, the fort was a garrison for the British troops. It now includes reconstructed buildings that were once occupied by French, British and American troops. Fisherman's Island State Park, located on an island in Lake Michigan, features a shoreline, dunes and nature trails. Petoskey State Park and Burt Lake State Park offer facilities for camping, fishing and boating. In addition, the community organizes the Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair, the Festival on the Bay, the Winter Carnival and the C.S. Lewis Festival every year.

Petoskey Transportation

Air transportation is available from Chippewa County International Airport.

Petoskey Higher Education

Petoskey is home to the North Central Michigan College. Northwestern Michigan College, Lake Superior State University and Ferris State University are also close by as well.

High Points

Petoskey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Petoskey, MI

Comparing Petoskey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Petoskey Almanac

Petoskey Climate

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Petoskey Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Petoskey, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Petoskey Public Libraries

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Petoskey Hospitals

NORTHERN MICHIGAN HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
416 CONNABLE AVE
(231) 487-4000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Petoskey

Petoskey High Schools (2004)

PETOSKEY HIGH SCHOOL
1500 HILL STREET
231-348-2160
A magnet school.
Serves 1,102 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

CONCORD ACADEMY-PETOSKEY/ATKINS
2468ATKINS
231-347-1600
A charter school.
Serves 158 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Petoskey Colleges

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North Central Michigan College

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