Muskegon County

City in Michigan, United States

Overview

Muskegon County combines Lake Michigan's natural beauty with a welcoming community and rich maritime history. The area is renowned for lakeshore recreation, lively festivals, and easy-going Midwest hospitality. Its blend of outdoor activities and cultural sites makes it a great destination for families and nature lovers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
175,824
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.22°, -86.21°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,305
Local Cost
$1,470
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
82
English
99
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
-1.7°C
Record High
31.9°C
Record Low
-21.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
977 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
MKG
Distance
6 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.