Schoolcraft County

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Schoolcraft County, MI
Manistique, MI
Hiawatha Township, MI

Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Office

Schoolcraft County Chamber of Commerce
Lenore Heminger 1000 West Lakeshore Drive
Manistique, MI 49854
Phone: (906)341-5010
Fax: (906)341-1549
Toll Free: (888)819-7420
Email: chamber@reiters.net
Internet: schoolcraftcountychamber.com

Manistique Area Tourist Council
P.O. Box 37
Manistique, MI 49854
Phone: (800)342-4282
Internet: www.visitmanistique.com

Economic Development

First Step
First Step consultants hold free one-on-one sessions in most counties around the U.P., usually at the local Chamber of Commerce, and offer workshops on starting your own business.
Email: 1ststep@chartermi.net
Phone: (800) 562-9828

Schoolcraft County Economic Development Corporation Rick Stram
300 Walnut Street, Room 123
Manistique, MI 49854
Phone: (906) 341-5126
Fax: (906) 341-5555
Email: scedc@up.net
Internet: www.schoolcrafted.com

Michigan Works! Service Center
Schoolcraft County
200 N. Maple St.
Manistique, MI 49854
Phone: (906) 341-1111
Fax: (906) 341-1112
Internet: www.michiganworks.org/page.cfm/62/

Northern Initiatives
P.O. Box 7009
Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: (906) 228-5571
Fax: (906) 228-5572
Internet: www.northerninitiatives.com

Population

2006 Population: 8,819
Population Density: 7.6
2000 Population: 8,903
*Largest City: Manistique City

Births and Deaths

Very little births could indicate there are no hospitals in this area and visa-versa.

Births: 79
Deaths: 122

Housing

Owner Occupied Housing Units: 2,948
Median Home Value: $66,600

Income Per Capita

$32,306

Workforce Employment Rates

2006 Average Unemployment Rate: 7.2
2006 Average Work Force: 4,131
*Largest City: Manistique City

Crime in 2005

Murder: 0
Rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated Assault: 6
Burglary: 6
Larceny: 5
Motor Vehicle Theft: 2
Arson: 0
Index Total: 19

Licensed Drivers

includes Moped and Minor Restricted Licenses

Licensed Drivers: 6,781
Total Operator: 6,103
Total Chauffer: 678

Distance to Major Cities

Miles to...
370 miles to Chicago
380 miles to Detroit
320 miles to Lansing
250 miles to Milwaukee
430 miles to Minneapolis

Number of Voters

Total: 6,126

Climate

January Average Max Temp (F): 26 degrees
January Average Min Temp (F): 8 degrees
Days Below 0 Degrees: 26
Average Snowfall in Inches: 71

July Average Max Temp (F): 76 degrees
July Average Min Temp (F): 54 degrees
Days Above 90 Degrees: 3
Average Rain in Inches: 32

Growing Season: 116

Statistics courtesy of Upper Peninsula Business Register & Market Facts Guide 2007