PUTNAM TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PROFILE
2013
COMMUNITY
ECONOMIC
PROFILE
For
Putnam
Township
Livingston County, Michigan
LOCATION
GOVERNMENT
Putnam Township is located in the
southwest quadrant of the County and
surrounds the Village of Pinckney and
Hamlet of Hell. A natural recreation and
game area, the Township provides ample
opportunities for enjoying the outdoors.
Hall Address:
3280 W. M-36
Pinckney, MI 48169
Mailing Address:
3280 W. M-36
Pinckney, MI 48169
TAX RATES:
2012 Millage Residential Rate:
Homestead:
23.1.57 to 23.3499/ $1,000 of taxable value
Non-Homestead:
41.1057 to 41.3499/ $1,000 of taxable
value
Sources: Livingston County Department of Planning, Southeast
Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), Livingston
County Equalization, U.S.Census Bureau, Michigan
Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
Prepared by: Livingston County Department of Planning, July
2013.
Phone: (734) 878-3131
Web Site: http://putnamtwp.us
Business Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
County Commissioners
Ronald Van Houten - District 4
Steve Williams – District 6
Township Officials
Supervisor: Ronald Rau
Clerk: Sally Guyon
Treasurer: Pat Carney
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POPULATION
2000 Population
2010 Population
Male
Female
5,349
5,821
2,972
2,849
Population Estimate
(July 2013) 5,995
Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010
POPULATION FORECAST
2020
2030
2040
6,704
7,178
7,516
Percent Change
2020-2040 12.1%
Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010
2010 INCOME AND POVERTY
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
$66,125
$34,581
Persons in Poverty
Percentage of Persons in Poverty
Households in Poverty
Percentage of Households in Poverty
328
5.4%
104
4.4%
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HOUSING
2010 Total Households
2010 Persons per Household
2,166
2.68
2010 Total Family Households
Family Households Occupied By:
Husband-Wife Family
Male Householder
Female Householder
1,671
84.4%
6.0%
9.6%
2010 Total Non-Family Households
2010 Total Housing Units
495
2,452
Occupied By: Owner
Renter
Vacancy:
Total Units
Rate
87.9%
12.1%
11.7%
2010 Median Housing Value
2010 Median Gross Rent
$240,900
$889
HOUSING ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS
2011 Estimated Households (December)
2013 Estimated Housing Units
2013 Estimated Persons per Household
EDUCATION
Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010
2,184
2,478
2.64
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RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN
Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010
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TRANSPORTATION
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Rail: No existing rail infrastructure in the Township
Air: No major airports
Highway: M-36 crosses the Township east-west through the Village of Pinckney
Bus: LETS (Livingston Essential Transportation Service) will travel anywhere in the
Township or County with advance notice. Call 517-546-6600 for rates and scheduling
information.
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COMMUTING DATA
Source: SEMCOG and U.S. Census Bureau American Factfinder, 2010
STREETS
DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: Roads may become dedicated via an approval process
with the Livingston County Road Commission.
IMPROVEMENTS PROCESS: Subject to Township and Livingston County Road Commission
approval.
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2008 LAND USE
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UTILITIES
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UTILITIES INFORMATION
ELECTRICAL POWER: DTE ENERGY (www.dteenergy.com, 800-477-4747)
NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTOR: CONSUMERS ENERGY (www.consumersenergy.com, 800477-5050)
TELEPHONE SERVICE: AT&T (www.att.com, 800-464-7928)
BROADBAND/INTERNET SERVICE: AT&T, COMCAST (www.comcast.com, 800-266-2278)
CABLE TELEVISION: COMCAST (www.comcast.com, 800-266-2278), CHARTER
COMMUNICATIONS (www.charter.com, 877-728-3814)
WATER SUPPLY: PRIVATE WELLS THROUGHOUT THE TOWNSHIP (www.putnamtwp.us,
734-878-3131)
SEWER SERVICE: PRIVATE SEPTIC SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE TOWNSHIP
(www.putnamtwp.us, 734-878-3131). MULTILAKES SEWER AUTHORITY SERVICES
SADDLEBROOK SUBDIVISION AND AREAS AROUND PATTERSON LAKE.
* For rates and types of service applicable to Putnam Township, contact the utility provider
for the most up to date information.
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES (cont.)
Public Facilities: The Township Hall is located at 3280 West M-36 in Pinckney, MI. Fire
services are provided by the Putnam Township Fire Department with paid part-time, fulltime, and volunteer on-call positions. The Department provides a broad range of
firefighting services including hazard material response, vehicular extractions, search and
rescue, fire inspections, and public education. Police services are provided by the
Livingston County Sheriff’s Department with regular patrols and service throughout the
Township as needed.
Hospitals and Clinics: St. Joseph Mercy Livingston located in Howell, MI.
Higher Education: Cleary University located in Howell, MI.
Public Schools: Schools in the Township are part of the Pinckney School District. Two of
the most prominent elementary schools in the Township include Pinckney Elementary and
Farley Hill Elementary. The Pinckney High School stands alone as the only high school in
the Township complete with a full range of recreational facilities for students and residents
alike.
Recreational / Cultural Opportunities: Putnam Township and the Village of Pinckney
share a common vision with regards to the recreational opportunities available for
residents and the general public. For this reason, these communities share a Pinckney and
Putnam Community Recreation Plan that addresses the many recreational uses available.
The Village of Pinckney’s most significant public park land is the 1.6 acre lot known as
Town Square in the downtown area. The parcel is owned and controlled by the Township.
In addition to the numerous opportunities afforded residents by the Pinckney school
system, a number of private parks are also available. Included in this list are Timber Trace
Golf Club located north of the Village of Pinckney and Hells Survivors, a 40 acre paintball
and war gaming facility located north of the Village of Pinckney Central Business District.
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LABOR FORCE
Livingston County Unemployment Stats (May 2012)
Labor Force:
Employment
Unemployment
Unemployment Rate
87,635
80,572
7,063
8.1%
EMPLOYMENT FORECASTS
2020 Forecast
2030 Forecast
2040 Forecast
Total Numerical Change 2020 - 2040
Total Percent Change 2020 - 2040
747
839
909
162
21.7%
TOP 10 LARGEST INDUSTRIES BY PAID EMPLOYEES:
10 Largest Industries by Paid Employees:
Number of Employees
• Food Services & Drinking Places
• Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
• General Merchandise Stores
• Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Administrative & Support
• Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Specialty Trade Contractors
• Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
• Food & Beverage Stores
4,403
2,754
2,650
2,497
2,389
2,149
1,831
1,348
1,245
1,116
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INDUSTRIAL SITES:
Putnam Township is primarily a rural community with an interest in preserving the natural
character and beauty found in the area. As a result of these goals and initiatives, industrial
uses will generally be limited to those areas that may be served by public utilities. Certain
industrial uses may be permitted without utilities, but usually be restricted to those
operations that do not require large scale waste disposal or water use, such as auto repair
businesses and small machine and fabricating shops. Should the Township ever consider
such an intense use, it should be in an area where public utilities already exist or can be
easily extended.