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Standish

A city of 1,554 people in Michigan
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About Standish

City in Michigan, United States
1903Established
1,458Population
2.2 sq miArea
623 ftElevation

Standish is a city in and the county seat of Arenac County, Michigan. The population was 1,458 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code48658
Area code989
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Most working residents leave Standish for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Chippewa (7%), Saginaw (5%) and Pinconning (5%). Half commute less than 29 miles.

Chippewa
7%
Saginaw
5%
Pinconning
5%
Bay City
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Standish →

Health in Standish

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 23% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 84% of towns with similar incomes.

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5worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Saint Mary's Standish Community HospitalStandish · 0.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sterling Area Health Center Walk in ClinicStandish · 0.6 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 Standish · CMS · HRSAHealth in Standish →

Natural hazards in Standish

21
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Standish →

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Standish has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 53 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 17°Winter
55° / 34°Spring
80° / 57°Summer
59° / 40°Fall
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