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Manistique’s story
Manistique in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
ManistiqueMI
A town of 2,863. Nearly 5.4% of it is conserved land.
Population
2,863
−8.7% since 2010
Median home value
$93K
Census ACS
Household income
$38K
median
Median age
47.3
years
Jobs based here
1,381
Balanced
What makes Manistique stand out
The 3 things Manistique does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#208 most trails in MI
2.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
5.4% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Manistique
Safety
Safer than 7%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade D. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
100 U.S. towns● Manistique
Health
92% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than MI on 0 measures, worse on 16.
Manistique’s report card
Now in Manistique
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Weather
Forecast →43°
Clear
H 69° · L 56°
Local news
All →- Manistique vs Negaunee - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/06/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 25
- Manistique vs Cheboygan - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 10/22/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 21
- Gladstone vs Manistique - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/12/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 12
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Manistique. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
About one in two working residents works right in Manistique
41% of Manistique’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Thompson (9%), Sault Ste. Marie (4%) and Escanaba (3%). Half commute less than 4 miles.
41%work in town
Where working residents work
In Manistique41%
Thompson9%
Sault Ste. Marie4%
Escanaba3%
Marquette3%
4 mi
median commute distance
1,381
jobs based in Manistique
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
5.4% of Manistique is conserved land
2.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
#208for trails in MI
5.4%
conserved · 120 of 2,235 acres
2.6 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
#289
most conserved land in MI
#223
most walkable in MI
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lakeview Park | 1.8 mi | 90 |
| 2. Manistique Central Park | 0.5 mi | 43 |
| 3. Historical Park | 0.1 mi | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 7% of U.S. towns
Manistique reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 93% report less.
DSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Manistique10.8
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Manistique15.6
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
7th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
7th
percentile among MI towns
31
violent crimes reported in 2025
45
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
Healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Manistique beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better16 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Manistique | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.6% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.6% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10% | 7% |
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital
1.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
4th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Manistique has cold winters and cool summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 75°, a January night drops to 12°.
75°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–28°
Spring30–48°
Summer54–73°
Fall39–54°
Oct 10
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
75°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Manistique’s public schools outperform 53% of Michigan districts
The public schools Manistique’s kids attend outperform 53% of Michigan’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Elementary School | PK–5 | 267 | B− |
| St. Francis de Sales School Private | PK–8 | 131 | |
| Manistique Middle and High School | 6–12 | 412 | B− |
| Bethel Baptist Christian School Private | 2–9 | 7 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state testsAll 4 schools →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesLightning
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Landmarks
2 places in Manistique on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Manistique
City in Michigan, United States
Manistique ( man-iss-TEEK) is the only city in and the county seat of Schoolcraft County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 2,828. The city borders the adjacent Manistique Township, but the two are administered independently. The city lies on the north shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manistique River, which forms a natural harbor that has been improved with breakwaters, dredging, and the Manistique East Breakwater Light. The city is named after the river. The economy depends heavily on tourism from Lake Michigan, as well as nearby Indian Lake State Park and Palms Book State Park.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,828
- Area
- 3.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 600 ft
- ZIP code
- 49854
- Area code
- 906
Manistique’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Manistique.
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