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Free Soil, MI
Village in Mason County, Michigan.
Population
112
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
108
ZIP codes
0
Free Soil and its ZIP codes
Free Soil at a glance
- Free Soil is 39% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Free Soil, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mason County. PPP loans are for Free Soil.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,074
10,162 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,069
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$304M
FY 2026, $10,457 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Free Soil, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
233
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 19°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Free Soil, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Free Soil
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FountainVillage | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| StronachCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Filer CityCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Oak HillCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| EastlakeVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| ManisteeCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| CusterVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ScottvilleCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| ParkdaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| WellstonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| LudingtonCity | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| BrethrenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| OnekamaVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| KalevaVillage | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| Bear LakeVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| BaldwinVillage | 23 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Free Soil, MI in?
- Free Soil is in Mason County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Free Soil, MI?
- About 112 people live in Free Soil, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Free Soil?
- Nearby places include Fountain (4.5 mi), Stronach (7.7 mi), Filer City (8.2 mi), Oak Hill (8.9 mi), Eastlake (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023