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Bendon, MI
Census-designated place in Benzie County, Michigan.
Population
315
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
157
ZIP codes
0
Bendon and its ZIP codes
Local data for Bendon, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benzie County. PPP loans are for Bendon.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,346
5,028 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,595
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $9,380 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bendon, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
183
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
21
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 15°F
36.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bendon, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Bendon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| InterlochenCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Maple GroveCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| Hardwood AcresCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake AnnVillage | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| GrawnCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Nessen CityCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.2 |
| Chums CornerCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.7 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| HonorVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Crystal MountainCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| CopemishVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BuckleyVillage | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| BeulahVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| BenzoniaVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Traverse CityCity | 14 mi | 8.3 |
| GreilickvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bendon, MI in?
- Bendon is in Benzie County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Bendon, MI?
- About 315 people live in Bendon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bendon?
- Nearby places include Interlochen (3.6 mi), Maple Grove (5 mi), Hardwood Acres (5.7 mi), Lake Ann (6 mi), Grawn (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023