Manistee Lake, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 456.
Males: 274  (60.3%)
Females: 182  (39.7%)
Median resident age:

54.2 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,130
Manistee Lake:

$55,130
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,256

Manistee Lake CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $170,504
Manistee Lake:

$170,504
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $158,497; detached houses: $189,581; mobile homes: $39,910

Median gross rent in 2022: $796.

March 2022 cost of living index in Manistee Lake: 82.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.9%
(10.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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Ancestries: German (34.8%), European (31.2%), American (6.5%), Polish (6.5%), English (4.3%), Dutch (2.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,859 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,382 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (108.0 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (189.4 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (243.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Mancelona, MI (2.9 miles ),
Kalkaska, MI (3.0 miles ),
Lakes of the North, MI (3.4 miles ),
Alba, MI (3.7 miles ),
Rapid City, MI (3.7 miles ),
Alden, MI (3.8 miles),
Bellaire, MI (4.1 miles ),
South Boardman, MI (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.78 N, Longitude: 85.01 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 231

Distribution of median household income in Manistee Lake, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Manistee Lake, MI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.4%
Michigan:

3.5%

Tornado activity:

Manistee Lake-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 58% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.7 miles away from the Manistee Lake place center killed 2 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/3/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.9 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Manistee Lake-area historical earthquake activity is near Michigan state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 325.7 miles away from Manistee Lake center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 293.5 miles away from Manistee Lake center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 177.5 miles away from Manistee Lake center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 295.5 miles away from Manistee Lake center
On 9/2/1994 at 21:23:06, a magnitude 3.5 (3.4 LG, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 138.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 302.2 miles away from Manistee Lake center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kalkaska County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Manistee Lake:

  • KALKASKA MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; KALKASKA, MI)
  • KALKASKA DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; KALKASKA, MI)

Amtrak stations near Manistee Lake:

  • 9 miles: KALKASA (KALKASKA, 2325 U.S. 131 NORTH) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 9 miles: MANCELONA (849 U.S. 131) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Manistee Lake:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 29 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 58 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Ferris State University (about 80 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Central Michigan University (about 84 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 88 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Delta College (about 99 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)
  • Saginaw Valley State University (about 100 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 9,021)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Camp Tanuga (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Manistee Lake (A), Lake of the Woods (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Kalkaska County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.8%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.8%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Manistee Lake:

Marital status in Manistee Lake, MI
  • Never married: 34.3%
  • Now married: 50.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Manistee Lake:

  • High school or higher: 80.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Manistee Lake, MI (based on Kalkaska County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,80516
Catholic7791
Mainline Protestant3243
Other1622
None14,083-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

2.92 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Kalkaska County:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Here:

5.84 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
This county:

7.60 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Kalkaska County:

9.4%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.8%
Michigan:

29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Kalkaska County:

11.9%
Michigan:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Manistee Lake:

  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WGRY (1230 AM; 1 kW; GRAYLING, MI; Owner: GANNON BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WKJF (1370 AM; 5 kW; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Manistee Lake:

  • WKLT (97.5 FM; KALKASKA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WJZQ (92.9 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WKPK (106.7 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF GAYLORD, INC.)
  • WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WTLI (89.3 FM; BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WBCM (93.5 FM; BOYNE CITY, MI; Owner: WBCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WGRY-FM (100.3 FM; GRAYLING, MI; Owner: GANNON BROADCASTING SYSTEM'S, INC.)
  • WBLW (88.1 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WUPS (98.5 FM; HOUGHTON LAKE, MI; Owner: COLTRACE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLXT (96.3 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WQON (101.1 FM; ROSCOMMON, MI; Owner: GANNON BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC)
  • WFDX (92.5 FM; ATLANTA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WICA (91.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WMJZ-FM (95.3 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: DARBY ADVERTISING, INC.)
  • WTCM-FM (103.5 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WCML-FM (91.7 FM; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WICV (100.9 FM; EAST JORDAN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WLDR-FM (101.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WLJN-FM (89.9 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: GOOD NEWS MEDIA, INC.)
  • W201CM (88.1 FM; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Manistee Lake:

  • WGTU (Channel 29; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: SCANLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCMV (Channel 27; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WWTV (Channel 9; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: HERITAGE B/CING COMPANY OF MICHIGAN)
  • WCML (Channel 6; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • W61CS (Channel 61; HOUGHTON LAKE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WFUP (Channel 45; VANDERBILT, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • W68DD (Channel 68; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W55CL (Channel 55; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W50CD (Channel 50; HOUGHTON LAKE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62CQ (Channel 62; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Manistee Lake fatal accident list:

Jun 23, 2012 01:39 AM, Cr-612, Lat: 44.771133, Lon: -85.015358, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Manistee Lake, MI
  • 38.7%Utility gas
  • 35.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.7%Wood
  • 7.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Manistee Lake, MI
  • 88.5%Utility gas
  • 11.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Manistee Lake compared to Michigan state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
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