The post area consists of 1,037 square miles and has a population of approximately 53,000 of which approximately 40,000 live outside municipalities having a local police department. Funding for Central Dispatch comes through a telephone surcharge. Mason and Oceana Counties are primarily rural communities located along the shores of Lake Michigan north of Muskegon. Oceana County leads the nation in the production of asparagus. Fruit, including cherries, apples and peaches are grown and processed throughout the two county area.
Tourism is the other leading business in the area.
The post area more than triples in population during the summer months. This attracts thousands of off-road vehicles to the area during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. If you need the name of the Hart Post Commander, click this Michigan State Police Commander link.