COUNTY REPORT MI

Manistee County, Michigan

10 ZIP codes · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A

ZipCheckup grade for Manistee County: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

A high composite grade for Manistee County is a summary of data, not a water test, so check the report for your own ZIP code among the 10 listed.

How Manistee County Compares

Manistee County99/100
Michigan avg85/100
National avg73/100

How Manistee County Compares

A
County Grade
99/100
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems

Manistee County scores 14 points above the Michigan state average (85/100) and 26 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

A
County Grade
99
Avg Safety Score
10
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 49660 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 49660 (99/100)
$152K
Median Home Value

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Manistee County, Michigan

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 13.7%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $613, largest modeled factor: Flood

64% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.4% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.6% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1974
Median Build Year
64%
Pre-1980 Housing
48/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
100%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $613

Flood $467/yr
Energy Code Gap $378/yr
Water / Lead $317/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

15,605 housing units in Manistee County

Pre-1940 18%
1940–1959 17%
1960–1979 29%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 13%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Manistee County residents

Asthma 11.4% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Manistee County ZIP codes

4 community water systems mapped to Manistee County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Manistee County

4 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Manistee County

10 ZIP codes tracked in Manistee County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 49660 Manistee 99 A 2 $171K
2 49613 Arcadia — — 5 $230K
3 49614 Bear Lake — — 1 $204K
4 49619 Brethren — — $136K
5 49625 Copemish — — $164K
6 49626 Eastlake — — $117K
7 49634 Filer City — — $93K
8 49645 Kaleva — — $129K
9 49675 Onekama — — $272K
10 49689 Wellston — — $141K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Manistee County

Each guide below is listed with the reason it appears.

Overview

Manistee County in Michigan covers 10 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (99/100) across 1 scored records.

3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Manistee County?
Manistee County receives an average Home Safety grade of A from its scored ZIP records (10 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Manistee County?
We map 4 public water systems to 10 ZIP codes in our data for Manistee County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Manistee County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Manistee County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $613 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Manistee County?
The median home build year in Manistee County is 1974. 64% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Manistee County compare to Michigan?
Manistee County has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Michigan state average of 85/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Manistee County, MI: HSS 99/100; 7 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/michigan/manistee/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-michigan-manistee,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Manistee County, MI: HSS 99/100; 7 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/michigan/manistee/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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