Manistique, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,844 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,761 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$83,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$431 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$490 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Schoolcraft County
2
Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Schoolcraft County
1
Michigan
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 17
Feb 1 11 19
Mar 2 11 26
Apr 2 4 40
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 1 46
Nov 3 6 35
Dec 2 14 24

Hazards

Schools

Manistique Alternative Ed Center
<1 miles, SE · 3.2star
Manistique Middle and High School
<1 miles, SE · 2.8star

Colleges

Bay de Noc Community College
42 miles, W · 1.4star
Northern Michigan University
69 miles, NW · 1.9star
North Central Michigan College
75 miles, SE · 1.4star
Bay Mills Community College
86 miles, E · 1.4star

Hospitals

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
2 miles, W · 4.1star
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital
44 miles, E · 4.1star

Airports

Delta County Airport
44 miles, W · 1star
Cherry Capital Airport
90 miles, S · 1.4star