Benzie County, MI
Living in Benzie County
Bikeability26
Walkability24
Commute53
Public Transit24
Affordability78
Public Safety86
Airports6
Hospitals94
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation-90 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
67%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate31%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$186kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$560Median Monthly Rent+$22 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas37%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas39%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benzie County
United States45
Michigan58
Property Crime in Benzie County
United States48
Michigan43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 28 |
| Feb | 23 | 2 | 19 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 11 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 9 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 26 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benzie County
Inland Flooding10
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benzie County, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benzie County, MI
Pleasant View Mennonite School
26 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
29 miles, S
The Leelanau School
31 miles, NE
The Children's House
40 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Benzie County, MI
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
71 miles, W
Bellin College
71 miles, W
Holy Family College
73 miles, SW
Saint Norbert College
79 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benzie County, MI
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
12 miles, E
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
28 miles, SE
Munson Medical Center
43 miles, E
Ministry Door County Medical Center
44 miles, W