Manistee County, Michigan
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Manistee County: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Water utilities serving Manistee County's 10 ZIP codes have built a consistent compliance record - the county's above-average grade reflects years of data showing low violation rates and no systemic health concerns.
How Manistee County Compares
How Manistee County Compares
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 Last verified:
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.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.2 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 13.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $998, driven primarily by flood
71.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $998
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Manistee County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Manistee County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Manistee County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Manistee County
4 community water systems serving Manistee County.
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- A
Systems with the most violations in Manistee County
4 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- A
- A
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
Below: editorial picks, no sponsored placements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 71.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
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
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.