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Benzie County, located in the northwest of Michigan's lower peninsula, is known for its stunning natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. The county is home to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, a popular destination for hiking, beachcombing, and enjoying sweeping views of Lake Michigan. Visitors can also explore the picturesque village of Frankfort, with its charming downtown area and scenic harbor. Benzie County offers a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, boating, and golfing, along with numerous parks and forests for nature enthusiasts to explore. The county's rich natural resources and scenic landscapes make it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers.

Benzie County (MI) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages6
Population17,800
Area321 sq mi
Density55 /sq mi
Altitude906 ft
Median Household Income$52,000
Poverty rate13%
Unemployment rate6%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)28%
Crime rate28 per 1,000

Environmental risk in Benzie County, MI

Overall riskVery Low
Expected Annual LossVery Low
Social VulnerabilityVery Low
Community ResilienceVery High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskVery Low
Cold Wave RiskRelatively Low
Drought RiskNo Rating
Earthquake RiskVery Low
Hail RiskRelatively Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively Low
Hurricane RiskVery Low
Ice Storm RiskVery Low
Landslide RiskRelatively Low
Lightning RiskRelatively Low
Riverine Flooding RiskVery Low
Strong Wind RiskVery Low
Tornado RiskVery Low
Tsunami RiskInsufficient Data
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskVery Low
Winter Weather RiskRelatively Moderate

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Benzie County administration contact details

Benzie County administration contact detailsNot available
Address448 Court Pl, Beulah, MI 49617
County seatBeulah
Phone number(231) 882-9661
Official websitehttps://www.benzieco.net
County clerkMarcy L. Spencer
County permits office or building department contact details(231) 882-9673
County commissionerKirk Jones

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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Benzie County:

  • ALMIRA TOWNSHIP

    Almira Township is a Township in Benzie county with -4 000 inhabitants.

  • BENZONIA TOWNSHIP

    Benzonia Township is a Township in Benzie county with -3 000 inhabitants.

  • HOMESTEAD TOWNSHIP

    Homestead Township is a Township in Benzie county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • INLAND TOWNSHIP

    Inland Township is a Township in Benzie county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • FRANKFORT

    Frankfort is a City in Benzie county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • CRYSTAL LAKE TOWNSHIP

    Crystal Lake Township is a Township in Benzie county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • GILMORE TOWNSHIP

    Gilmore Township is a Township in Benzie county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • JOYFIELD TOWNSHIP

    Joyfield Township is a Township in Benzie county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • LAKE TOWNSHIP

    Lake Township is a Township in Benzie county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • COLFAX TOWNSHIP

    Colfax Township is a Township in Benzie county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • BLAINE TOWNSHIP

    Blaine Township is a Township in Benzie county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • WELDON TOWNSHIP

    Weldon Township is a Township in Benzie county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • BENZONIA

    Benzonia is a Village in Benzie county with -500 inhabitants.

  • THOMPSONVILLE

    Thompsonville is a Village in Benzie county with -500 inhabitants.

  • ELBERTA

    Elberta is a Village in Benzie county with -500 inhabitants.

  • PLATTE TOWNSHIP

    Platte Township is a Township in Benzie county with -500 inhabitants.

  • BEULAH

    Beulah is a Village in Benzie county with -500 inhabitants.

  • HONOR

    Honor is a Village in Benzie county with -500 inhabitants.

  • LAKE ANN

    Lake Ann is a Village in Benzie county with -500 inhabitants.

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