Manistee County
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Manistee County is a scenic destination on Michigan's northwest coast, noted for its Victorian charm, access to Lake Michigan, and abundant outdoor activities. The county blends small-town hospitality with historic architecture and beautiful natural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
25,032
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
44.24°, -86.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,032
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
8.1°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
-3.1°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
-24.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
870 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBL
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.