Boon, MI

Boon is a tiny rural community in Wexford County, located just a short drive northwest of Cadillac. With fewer than a hundred residents, it offers quiet country living surrounded by northern Michigan woods and open fields. The settlement got its start in the late 1800s around the Ann Arbor Railroad and the regional timber trade, but today it is a calm, spread-out neighborhood. Local amenities are basic, centered around a small post office and the township hall, while families send their kids to schools in nearby Cadillac or Mesick. Most residents head into Cadillac for groceries, dining, healthcare, and jobs, making Boon an appealing option for anyone who wants plenty of breathing room close to town.