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Manistee Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalkaska County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
364
Population
102/sq mi density
$52,917
Median Income
$34,591 per capita
$153,600
Home Value
$296,765 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Manistee Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 132.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7725°N, 85.0235°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Kalkaska County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in |
Manistee Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.3").