The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Benzie county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 68.7℉ and the average temperature in January is 20.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 59% and the area covered by water is 62.62%. The overall influence score for Benzie is 9.
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Benzie County is located in northwest Michigan and is bordered by Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan, and the Manistee National Forest. It is a rural county with a population of 17,525 people as of the 2020 census. The median household income is $41,834, and the median home value is $148,400.
The majority of Benzie County residents are white (90.3%) followed by Native American (3.3%), Hispanic (2.7%), and African American (1.7%). The unemployment rate is 6.0% and the poverty rate is 17.2%.
The climate in Benzie County is generally mild and humid in the summer and cold in the winter. The area receives an average of 33 inches of snow per year and temperatures range from 10 degrees F to 80 degrees F.
The main industries in Benzie County are tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare. There are several public parks and beaches with access to Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. There are also several wineries and breweries in the area.
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3001 Coolidge Rd.
Suite 200
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-324-5190 | Fax 855-813-7741