Mason County
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Mason County, Michigan, combines stunning lakeside scenery with a welcoming small-town atmosphere. From busy Ludington Downtown to tranquil Hamlin Township, the county is popular for outdoor recreation, family vacations, and summer festivals. Its blend of heritage, nature, and community makes it a charming gateway to the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
65,726
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.96°, -86.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,085
Local Cost
$1,282
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
85
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
Internet Speed
62 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBL
Distance
38 km
Explore
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.