Manistee County, Michigan
10 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03
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 4 points above the Michigan state average (74/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
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 13.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $864, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.392% avg pipe failure probability, 40% of ZIPs at high risk
70.9% 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
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $864
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
15,248 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 with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Manistee County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KALEVA, VILLAGE OF | 464 | 9 |
| 2 | MANISTEE, CITY OF | 6,200 | 2 |
| 3 | Filer Charter Township | 940 | 2 |
| 4 | Manistee Forest Pines Estates | 174 | 2 |
| 5 | Elberta, Village of | 372 | 0 |
10 total water systems serve Manistee County.
All ZIP Codes in Manistee County
10 ZIP codes tracked in Manistee County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49614 | Bear Lake | 99 | A | 0 | $204K |
| 2 | 49645 | Kaleva | 90 | A | 9 | $129K |
| 3 | 49660 | Manistee | 89 | A | 2 | $171K |
| 4 | 49613 | Arcadia | 87 | A | 0 | $230K |
| 5 | 49675 | Onekama | 82 | B | 0 | $272K |
| 6 | 49618 | Boon | 66 | C | 0 | $152K |
| 7 | 49619 | Brethren | 66 | C | 0 | $136K |
| 8 | 49626 | Eastlake | 66 | C | 0 | $117K |
| 9 | 49634 | Filer City | 66 | C | 0 | $93K |
| 10 | 49689 | Wellston | 66 | C | 0 | $141K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Manistee County, Michigan
Overview
Manistee County in Michigan covers 10 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
2 of 10 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
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