Benzie County, MI

Living in Benzie County

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 24
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 94
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Colleges 54
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Schools 55
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Residents

18k Population -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

$58k Median 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

$186k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$560 Median 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

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The Leelanau School
31 miles, NE
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The Children's House
40 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Benzie County, MI

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Bellin College
71 miles, W
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Holy Family College
73 miles, SW
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Saint Norbert College
79 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benzie County, MI

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Munson Medical Center
43 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Benzie County, MI

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Delta County Airport
80 miles, N
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