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A town of 957. Nearly 63.3% of it is conserved land.
Population
957
+1.6% since 2010
Median home value
$166K
Census ACS
Household income
$80K
median
Median age
51.0
years
Jobs based here
440
A job hub
What makes Stronach stand out
The 2 things Stronach does most differently from other towns.
Small town
957 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
FilerNormanManisteeManisteeBrownFree SoilMeadeEastlakeStronach
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The data
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Stronach is conserved land
105 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
63.3%conserved
63.3%
conserved · 22,396 of 35,399 acres
105 mi
of trails · 1.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Manistee National Forest - Manistee Ranger District | 90.5 mi | 22,391 |
| 2. Stronach Township Park | 0.1 mi | 25 |
| 3. Manistee Non-Motorized Trail Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Stronach
Most working residents leave Stronach for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Manistee (19%), Manistee (11%) and Filer (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Stronach5%
Manistee19%
Manistee11%
Filer5%
Norman4%
18 mi
median commute distance
440
jobs based in Stronach
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Stronach has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 93 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
93″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–31°
Spring33–55°
Summer56–78°
Fall39–58°
Oct 12
typical first frost
May 14
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 2008
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Stronach is
Stronach beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Stronach | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 11% | 8.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 7% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 8.1% |
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
7.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A job hub
Every workday, about 425 people come to Stronach for work
Where Stronach’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
440jobs based in Stronach
5%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Stronach
Census-designated place & unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
Stronach is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Stronach Township, Manistee County, Michigan, United States. Its population was 170 as of the 2020 census. The community is located at the southeast end of Manistee Lake.
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- Population
- 170
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 604 ft