Manton () is a city in Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,258 at the 2020 census. The city is located in northeastern Wexford County, which itself is part of Northern Michigan.

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Town numbers

ZIP code49663

Area code231

Living in Manton

Housing in Manton

$228K▲ 2.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Manton home is worth about $228,000, up 2.4% in a year, 14% below the Michigan typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Manton

A⁻

Safety Grade A-

Manton reports less crime per resident than 82% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Manton 0.6

Michigan 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Manton 2.5

Michigan 13

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Manton

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Most working residents leave Manton for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Cadillac (17%), Haring (9%) and Traverse City (6%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Cadillac

17%

Haring

Traverse City

Garfield

9%Work in townlive and work in Manton 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 339Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Manton →

Health in Manton

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 20% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 58% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Michigan

7worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

14.1%More older adults who have lost all their teethMI 10.2% · worse 19.5%More smokersMI 14.6% · worse 10.3%More adults with COPDMI 8.1% · worse

Care nearby

Munson Healthcare Cadillac HospitalCadillac · 11.4 mi · ER

Family Health Care - CadillacCadillac · 11.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Manton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Manton →

Natural hazards in Manton

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 10% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves❄️ Winter weather

0Does Manton flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Manton MapManton vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Manton →

Climate in Manton

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Manton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 74 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 14°Winter

54° / 30°Spring

78° / 53°Summer

57° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Manton get?About 74 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 1, with the last in spring around May 19.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+2.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Manton →

Schools in Manton

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School Grade B

The public schools Manton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictManton Consolidated SchoolsSchools3

Manton Consolidated Elem School B+Elementary · Grades K–4 · 345 students Manton Consolidated Middle School C+Middle · Grades 5–8 · 305 students Manton Consolidated High School C+High · Grades 9–12 · 289 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.