Ingham County is the heartland of Michigan, a hub of government, culture, and commerce. The county stands as the demographic center of our state - 90 minutes to 90 percent of Michigan's population. It is the crossroads of Michigan via freeways, railroads, and air transportation systems. The imposing State Capitol, the sculptured beauty of Michigan State University, and an energetic and prosperous General Motors industrial base working hand in hand with a bountiful agricultural society form the most stable economy in the state. Though rich in history, Ingham County is a leading force in the auto industry, microbiology research, and scientific development. Warehousing and distribution also contribute significantly to the economy. Consisting of the urban areas of Lansing and East Lansing and rural areas from Webberville to Stockbridge and Leslie, its citizens benefit from excellent health care, recreation via professional and Big Ten sports, and facilities for the Arts.
Forestry, fishing, hunting, and agriculture support
7
Mining
13
Utilities
10
Construction
557
Manufacturing
254
Food mfg
25
Beverage & tobacco product mfg
4
Textile mills
1
Textile product mills
3
Apparel manufacturing
5
Leather & allied product mfg
1
Wood product mfg
9
Paper mfg
3
Printing & related support activities
46
Petroleum & coal products mfg
3
Chemical mfg
7
Plastics & rubber products mfg
13
Nonmetallic mineral product mfg
9
Primary metal mfg
2
Fabricated metal product mfg
37
Machinery mfg
21
Computer & electronic product mfg
11
Electrical equip, appliance & component mfg
1
Transportation equipment mfg
23
Furniture & related product mfg
7
Miscellaneous mfg
23
Wholesale trade
317
Retail trade
1,155
Transportation & warehousing
112
Information
155
Publishing industries
31
Motion picture & sound recording industries
13
Finance & insurance
541
Real estate & rental & leasing
305
Professional, scientific & technical services
816
Management of companies & enterprises
34
Admin, support, waste mgt, remediation services
338
Educational services
92
Health care and social assistance
853
Arts, entertainment & recreation
85
Accommodation & food services
618
Other services (except public administration)
919
Unclassified establishments
47
Source:Source:U.S. Department of Commerce and Bureau of the Census, County Business Patterns, Issued July 2006
Quality of Life
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION
COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENTS
INSTRUCTORS
HIGH SCHOOLS
Dansville
Dansville Schools
914
51
1
East Lansing
East Lansing Public Schools
4,000
257
1
Eaton Rapids
Eaton Rapids Public Schools
3,012
176
1
Haslett
Haslett Public Schools
2,495
132
1
Holt
Holt Public Schools
5,113
281
1
Lansing
Waverly Community Schools
3,241
223
1
Lansing
Lansing Public Schools
21,167
1,299
3
Leslie
Leslie Public Schools
1,629
92
1
Mason
Mason Public Schools
3,430
193
1
Okemos
Okemos Public Schools
4,200
260
1
Stockbridge
Stockbridge Community Schools
1,774
89
1
Webberville
Webberville Community Schools
890
50
1
Williamston
Williamston Comm. Schools
1,750
100
1
Source: MI Department of Education, 1997
TWO YEAR COLLEGES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
NAME
LOCATION
ENROLLMENT
Lansing Community College
Lansing
18,432
FOUR YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
NAME
LOCATION
ENROLLMENT
Michigan State University
East Lansing
40,254
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Lansing
1,566
Davenport College of Business
Lansing
1,612
Source: MI Department of Education, 1996
MEDICAL FACILITIES
TYPE OF FACILITY
# IN COUNTY
# OF BEDS
Hospitals
3
1,090
Source: MI Department of Consumer and Industry Services, 1998
HOUSING (2000)
OWNER OCCUPIED
MEDIAN VALUE
RENTER OCCUPIED
MEDIAN RENT
56,284
$98,400
42,371
$542
Source:U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census of Population and Housing, 2000
CLIMATE
MONTH
AVG. MIN TEMP
AVG. MAX TEMP.
January
15F./-9C.
29F./-2C.
July
59F./15C.
82F./28C.
PRECIPITATION
RAINFALL
SNOWFALL
Average Annual
29in./74cm.
39in./99cm.
GROWING SEASON
DAYS ABOVE 90F/32C
DAYS BELOW 0F/-18C
148
8
9
Source: NOAA Climate Summary, 1995
RECREATION
COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS
Historical: Michigan Capital Bldg; Michigan Historical Museum; Library of Michigan; State Archives; Michigan Heritage R. E. Olds Museum; Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame; MSU Museum; Turner Dodge House and Park. Arts: Boarshead Theatre; Lansing Art Gallery; Lansing Civic Players; Wharton Center for the Performing Arts; Riverwalk Dart Auditorium; Happendance; Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra; Kresge Art Museum at MSU. Gardens: MSU Horticulture Gardens; Children's Garden; Beal Garden. Recreation: Lansing Municipal Market; Ingham County fairgrounds activities; Williamston Antique Market; Potter Park of Lansing and Princess Laura steamboats; Justin Horse and Carriage; Impression Five Museum; Michigan Festival, E. Lansing Lugnuts minor league baseball team; numerous community festivals.
Source: Local County Economic Development Contact
Municipal Services
UTILITIES
COMMUNITY
ELECTRIC
GAS
Leslie, Williamstown, Aurelius, Bunker Hill,
Consumers Power
Consumers Power
Lansing, Onondaga, Meridian, Aleidon
Leroy, Locke, Williamstown, Wheatfield,
Detroit Edison
Consumers Power
Onondaga, Ingham, Stockbridge, Vevay,
Tri-County
Consumers Power
Source: Local County Economic Development Contact
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Local Phone Companies
Ameritech, GTE
Long Distance Companies
AT&T, MCI, Sprint, and others
Source: Local County Economic Development Contact
LICENSED LANDFILLS
COMMUNITY
OWNER/MANAGER
Dewitt
Granger Wood Street Landfill
Lansing
Board of Water and Light
Lansing
Daggett Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Lansing
Granger Waste Management Co.
Wheatfield
Waste Mgt of MI for Ingham County Trans.
Source: MDEQ Waste Management Division, 1998
PROPERTY TAX (2004)
Agriculture
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Other
1.40%
35.60%
4.90%
56.10%
1.80%
Source:MI Department of Treasury
State Tax Commission, 2006
GOVERNMENT
COMMUNITY
PHONE NUMBER
COMMUNITY
PHONE NUMBER
Aleidon Twp
(517) 676-9277
Aurelius Twp
(517) 628-2093
Bunker Hill Twp
(517) 589-9054
Dansville (Village of)
(517) 623-6345
Delhi Charter Twp
(517) 694-2135
East Lansing (City of)
(517) 337-1731
Ingham County
(517) 676-7006
Ingham Twp
(517) 623-6511
Lansing (City of)
(517) 483-4131
Lansing Charter Twp
(517) 485-4063
Leroy Twp
(517) 521-3729
Leslie (City of)
(517) 589-8236
Leslie Twp
(517) 589-8201
Locke Twp
(517) 468-3335
Mason (City of)
(517) 676-9155
Meridian Charter Twp
(517) 349-1200
Onondga Twp
(517) 628-2654
Stockbridge (Village of)
(517) 851-7435
Stockbridge Twp
(517) 851-8630
Vevay Twp
(517) 676-9523
Webberville (Village of)
(517) 521-3984
Wheatfield Twp
(517) 655-4161
White Oak Twp
(517) 851-8764
Williamston (City of)
(517) 655-2774
Williamston Twp
(517) 655-3193
Source: Local County Economic Development Contact
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTACT
Sue Pigg, Director
Ingham County Development
121 East Maple Street
Mason, MI 48854
