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Kaleva, MI
Village in Manistee County, Michigan.
Population
542
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
490
ZIP codes
0
Kaleva and its ZIP codes
Kaleva at a glance
- Kaleva is about 2.8 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,125, 41% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,200 (59% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,594 a month.
Local data for Kaleva, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kaleva, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,125
Poverty rate
34.6%
Median home value
$94,200
Median rent
$1,594/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (127), Irish Americans (49), Polish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Manistee County. PPP loans are for Kaleva.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,320
7,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,847
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $9,256 per person
How people get to work
Kaleva, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.1%
- Carpooled22.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.8%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kaleva, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
240
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
37
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 12°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kaleva, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Kaleva
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrethrenCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Bear LakeVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| CopemishVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| OnekamaVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Crystal MountainCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| WellstonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| Nessen CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| ArcadiaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ParkdaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| MesickVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| HarriettaVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| CaberfaeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| EastlakeVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| StronachCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BenzoniaVillage | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kaleva, MI in?
- Kaleva is in Manistee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Kaleva, MI?
- About 542 people live in Kaleva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kaleva?
- Nearby places include Brethren (4.5 mi), Bear Lake (7.5 mi), Copemish (8.7 mi), Onekama (9.5 mi), Crystal Mountain (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023