About Boon
Boon, MI is a small unincorporated community located in central Michigan.
Officially, Boon is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.84 square miles.
📰 Boon News Today
- David C. Hennigan Obituary (2026) - Lake City, MI - Young-Holdship Funeral Home - Lake City Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- ‘Justice 4 Rebecca.’ A tiny Michigan town is reeling after pregnant woman’s body is found MLive.com · Dec 2
- Family members charged in death of pregnant woman in Michigan - ABC News ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Feb 10
- Margaret Vander Boon Obituary & Funeral | Grand Rapids, MI Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes · Apr 19
- Obituary for Gordon L. Stafford holdshipfuneralhomes.com · Mar 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Boon Unique
- The only place in America named Boon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Boon
- Clofax Township Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Boon
- Forest View Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.84 sq mi
Coordinates44.2877, -85.6013