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Benzie County, MI (shown in white) has 319.7 mi² of land area and 539.87 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:
The county's elevations range from a low of 577.4' to a high of 1,148.3', with a weighted average of 669.1' above sea level.
Temperatures range from average lows around 17.1°F to average highs around 78.8°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 46.7°F. Average annual precipation is 36.6". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 6A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).
The estimated population of Benzie County is 18,362 with 7,900 households. These households are spread across 14 unique municipalties (not all shown).
