ZIP Code 48647

Mio (MY-oh) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Oscoda County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population of the CDP was 1,690 at the 2020 census. Mio holds the state record for the highest recorded temperature, when it reached 112 °F (44 °C) on July 13, 1936. In 1973, a polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) contamination event caused farmers in the area to destroy their herds. In 1985, childhood friends David Tyll and Brian Ognjan were beaten to death with baseball bats outside of a local bar. The case was eventually cracked in 2003, when two brothers, Raymond and Donald Duvall, both from South Branch, in Iosco County, were convicted of murdering the pair near Mio. It was rumored that the murderers had disposed of the bodies by feeding them to pigs. As of 2014, PBB is still detectable in the blood tests of some people in this area. The community was founded in 1881 and was originally called "Mioe", in honor of Marla Deyarmond, the wife of town founder Henry DeyArmond. A post office named Mioe opened May 3, 1882. The name changed to Mio on November 21, 1883. The Mio Hydroelectric Plant was built in 1916 on the lower Au Sable River. William W. Tefft, a Consumers Power civil and hydraulic engineer, invented and patented the so-called "conduit spillway", which channels excessive flow through channels built into the plant.

History

Mio holds the state record for the highest recorded temperature, when it reached 112 °F (44 °C) on July 13, 1936. In 1973, a polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) contamination event caused farmers in the area to destroy their herds. In 2003, two brothers, Raymond and Donald Duvall, both from South Branch, in Iosco County, were convicted of murdering two Detroit-area hunters who went missing in the fall of 1985. It was rumored that the murderers had disposed of the bodies by feeding them to pigs. Mio Hydroelectric Plant was built in 1916 on the lower Au Sable River. William W. Tefft invented and patented the so-called "conduit spillway", which channels excessive flow through channels built into the plant. The Oscoda County Courthouse was destroyed by a fire on May 5, 2016. Construction of a new building officially began on May 20, 2019, and was completed in February 2020. The town was founded in 1881 and was originally called "Mioe", in honor of Marla Deyarmond, the wife of town founder Henry DeyArmond. Other founders included Colige Comins, Reirlo Fosdick, and John Randall. A post office named Mioe opened May 3, 1882. The name changed to Mio on November 21, 1883. As of 2014, PBB is still detectable in the blood tests of some people in this area.

Geography

The Mio post office, with ZIP Code 48647, also serves the northern portions of Mentor Township and the northeastern part of Big Creek Township. The area is part of the Au Sable State Forest, specifically the Grayling Forest Management Unit (Alcona, Crawford, Oscoda, and northern Iosco counties) The Oscoda County Park is minutes away. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 8.98 square miles (23.3 km²) (6.79%) of which 8.37 sq miles (21.7km²) is land and 0.61sq miles (1.6 km²), is water. It is surrounded by the Huron National Forest and near the Rifle River State Recreation Area. The Mio CDP is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, in the northern portion of the state. The CDP has a population of 1,816. It has a ZIP Code of 48647. The post office is located at 48647 and serves the area's northern portions, as well as a large area of eastern and southern Elmer Township and smaller portions of western Clinton Township and Comins Township. It also has a post office in the city of Mio, Michigan, which is in the state's Saginaw County. It was once known as Mio in the 19th century as the town of the same name. The town is now called Mio by the residents of the area.

Education

Mio-AuSable Schools is a Kindergarten through 12th grade school, with all grades contained in one building. Middle school and high school students are enrolled in seven classes each day, and the year routine follows a semester schedule. The high school has about approximately 170 students and 17 teachers, some of which double as middle school teachers. The school does not offer any Honors courses, but to make up for the lack of advanced classes, students are encouraged to dual-enroll through Kirtland Community College. Sophomores, juniors and seniors can choose to take online classes through the nearby community college, and if the students receive at least a C in a course, they will be granted college credit in that course which may transfer into the university of their choice after high school. The school currently offers two Advanced Placement (AP) courses, AP Biology and AP Calculus AB. It has about Approximately 170Students and 17 Teachers, Some of whom double asmiddle school teachers, and some of whom are also teachers at other schools in the area. It is located in the town of Mio-a-Sable, New Hampshire, and has a population of about 2,000. It was founded in the 1950s by a group of parents who wanted to start a school that would provide a better education for their children. It has been in the same location since the 1970s, but has since expanded to include a number of other towns in New Hampshire.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,016 people, 826 households, and 537 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 270.1 per square mile (104.3/km²). There were 1,191 housing units at an average density of 159.6 per squaremile (61.6/km 2) The racial makeup of the CPD was 96.83% White, 0.15% African American, 0,55% Native American,0.10% Asian, 0.,25% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population. The median income for a household in the community was $26,831, and the median income. for a family was $31,379. The per capita income for the community. was $13,064. About 13.9% of families and 21.3% of those under the age of 18 were below the poverty line, including 33.3 per cent of those age 18 and 13.4. of those aged 65 or over. The CDP is located in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ National Defense Training Area, which is part of the New Mexico Army National Guard. The military training area is home to the Army’s 7th Army District, which includes the Fort Worth, Texas, and Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Local attractions and activities

The community is centered in the Huron National Forest along the Au Sable River. Wildlife are nearby, including bear, deer, eagles, Kirtland's warblers, and turkeys. The Michigan AuSable Valley Railroad is a 16 in (406 mm), 1/4-scale ridable miniature railway, located in Fairview, Michigan. There is a Kirtsland's Warbler Festival, which is sponsored in part by Kirtlands Community College. The Mennonite Relief Expo & Fair is held in Mio every year. Mio Pond Fishing Tournament (Pike, walleye, and bass) is held every year in the community. The community is home to the Mennonites of Mina, a Amish community with stores, bakeries, and a retreat center. It is also home to a Catholic Shrine, and the Timberland Quilt Trail, which runs through the area. The town is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, near the towns of Oscoda, Empire, and Fairview. It has a population of about 2,000 people, mostly Amish, who live in the surrounding area. It also has a number of non-Amish businesses, such as a hardware store, a bank, a post office, a school, a church, a library, and other facilities. The village is located near the AuSables River, which flows through the center of the town. The Au Sables River is a tributary of the Michigan River.

Local recurring events

There are many recurring local events, including: First Dam Canoe Race (Michigan Canoe Racing Association) Mennonite relief sale. Michigan Magazine Craft Show. Mud Bogs & Drags. Nor-East'r Music & Art Festival. Outdoor Sportsmen's Expo. Oscoda County Fair & Forestry Exposition. Mio Mud Bog & Drag Festival. Michigan Canoe racing Association (MCCRA) First Dam canoe race. Michigan canoe racing association (MMCRA) Mio mud bogs & drags festival. Michigan magazine Craft Show (MICSA) Michigan Magazine Art Show (Michigan Magazine) MIO Mud Bogg & Dragged Festival (Mio Mio Muddy Bogs) Michigan Canoes Racing Association (Michigan MNCRA) Mud bogs and drags event (MNCRA). Michigan Can canoe racing race (MCDC) MICSA Mud bog & drag festival (MOCAA) Mud bog and drag event (mCCR) Mud drags and mud races. MCCR Mud Bogging & Dragging Event (MCPRA Mud Drags & Mud Runs). Mud bog & mud runs. Mud bog/ mud run event. Mud drag race (mCPR Mud Runs) Mud Bog & Mud Run. Mud Bog/ Mud Runs (M CPR Mud Run) Mud Dog/ Mud Run (MPCR Mud Trail) Mud dog/ mud Run (m CPB Mud Run). Mud dog & mud run (mcpB Mud Trail). Mud hog/ mud drag event. MCPB Mud Dog & Mud run. Mud Dog Dog Race (MMPD Mud Dog Race) MudDog/ Mud Dog Group (MPMG) Mud Dogs & Mud Dogs (MDPG).

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Mio, Midland County, Michigan = 98. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 59. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 98. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Mio = 3.4 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Mio = 26.7 inches and the annual snowfall = 56.3 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 118. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 168. 81 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 8.7 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 48, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Mio, Midland County, Michigan which are owned by the occupant = 50.49%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 42 years with median home cost = $69,890 and home appreciation of -3.62%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $8.04 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,803 per student. There are 16.3 students for each teacher in the school. 7325.93% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 6.16% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 4.60% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).