Located along Lake Michigan and adjacent to Wisconsin, Menominee County offers access via highways, water, rail, and air to markets throughout North America. A strong and diverse manufacturing base in the City of Menominee takes advantage of the port facilities at the mouth of the Menominee River, as well as other excellent transportation facilities. Agriculture is a significant land use in the county. Most industrial operations are concentrated in Menominee, but others are located in communities throughout the county. The service sector, including tourism, also offers significant employment opportunities. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound throughout the county.
| Census | 2010 | 2015 | % Change |
| Population | 24,049 | 23,838 | -5.86% |
Labor Force |
2015 |
2016 |
| Total Labor Force | 11,630 | 11,192 |
| Employed | 11,033 | 10,629 |
| Unemployment | 5.10% | 5.00% |
Major Employers That Export
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2015 |
2016 |
| L E Jones Co. | 381 | 381 |
| Anchor Coupling Company | 550 | 550 |
| Enstrom Helicopter Corp. | 195 | 195 |
| Stewart Manufacturing | 85 | 111 |
| NuVu/Doyen Industries | 120 | 120 |
| Lloyd/Flanders Industries Inc. | 100 | 99 |
| Resolute Forest Products, Inc | 102 | 98 |
| RW Fernstrum Co. | 37 | 37 |
| KK Integrated Logistics | 60 | 60 |
| Advanced Blending Solutions | 74 | 81 |
| Dunn Paper | 125 | 112 |
| Northern Coatings and Chemical | 37 | 35 |
Other Employers
|
2015 |
2016 |
| Bay Area Medical Center | 759 | 759 |
| Chip ’in Island Resort Casino | 700 | 700 |
| Angeli Foods | 100 | 100 |
| Pinecrest Medical Care Facility | 225 | 225 |
| Menominee Public Schools | 275 | 180 |
| County of Menominee | 120 | 120 |
| Great Lakes Foods | 98 | 99 |
| City of Menominee | 90 | 90 |
Education & Training |
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K-12 Schools (Enrollment) |
2015 |
2016 |
| Carney-Nadeau Public Schools | 281 | 280 |
| Hannahville Indian Schools | 174 | 166 |
| Menominee Public Schools | 1,400 | 1,395 |
| North Central Area Schools | 366 | 361 |
| Stephenson Area Schools | 548 | 526 |
| Public School Total | 2,769 | 2,891 |
| Private Schools (Enrollment) | ||
| Menominee Catholic Central School | 132 | 125 |
| Wilson Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy | 31 | 24 |
| Private School Total | 163 | 149 |
| Colleges & Universities (Enrollment) | ||
| Bay de Noc Community College (Located in Escanaba) | 1,853 | 1,842 |
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Bay Area Medical Center
Public Safety: Menominee County Sherriff, City of Menominee, Michigan State Police, MI DNR, Hannahville Tribal Police, Stephenson Police
Fire Services: City of Menominee, Spalding Twp., MI DNR Stephenson Office, Faithorn Twp., Mellen Twp.
Ambulance Services: Emergency Rescue Squad (ERS), Bay Area Paramedics, Mid-County Rescue Squad, Hermansville Rescue Squad, Faithorn Rescue Squad
Climate (Average Temperatures) |
High (ºF) |
Low (ºF) |
| Summer | 81 | 55 |
| Winter | 23 | 5 |
| Snowfall | 63.8 inches annually | |
Menominee County Government Directory, Public Records
First National Bank and Trust, Menominee Area Credit Union, Menominee County Federal Credit Union, Nicolet National Bank and Trust, Stephenson National Bank and Trust, Wells Fargo Bank
Industrial & Commercial
|
2015 |
2016 |
| Retail Trade | 59 | 60 |
| Construction | 39 | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 53 | 54 |
| Other Services, except public administration | 44 | 45 |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 38 |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 34 |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 20 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 39 |
| Professional and technical services | 27 | 28 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 18 | 18 |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 20 |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 11 |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 8 |
| Information | 4 | 3 |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 3 |
| Education services | 11 | 11 |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 1 | 1 |
| Utilities | 0 | 1 |
City of Menominee
US-2, US-41, M-35, M-69
Nearest Central Cities (Miles) |
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| Green Bay, WI | 55 | Chicago, IL | 261 |
| Madison, WI | 189 | ||
Local Telephone: CenturyLink
Cellular Telephone: Verizon Wireless, AT&T Wireless, Cellcom
Internet Service Providers: Charter Communications
Cable TV: Charter Communications, Time-Warner Cable
Electricity: Wisconsin Public Service
Natural Gas: Wisconsin Public Service
Municipal Water & Sewer: City of Menominee, Well and septic in other areas
Recreational Opportunities
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| Casino- Chip ‘in Casino/Motel | 1 |
| Lighthouses | 1 |
| State Forests | 1 |
| Total Campsites | 618 |
| Bed and Breakfasts | 2 |
| Miles of snowmobile trails | 53 |
Chip ‘In Casino/Motel, Spies Athletic Field, Art for All, Bay Jammer, Brown Trout Derby, Concerts in The Park, Menominee County Fair, Waterfront Festival, DeYoung Family Zoo, IXL Historical Museum, Menominee County Historical Museum
Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations, and facilities can be found at www.cityofmenominee.org.
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