Bear Lake, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
265 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,886 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$126,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$540 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$700 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Manistee County
3
Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Manistee County
3
Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 21
Feb 2 14 22
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 1 48
Nov 3 6 37
Dec 2 18 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MI State Senate District 32, MI State House District 104, MI
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Schools

Bear Lake Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Bear Lake High School
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Onekama Consolidated Schools
5 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

West Shore Community College
30 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Northwestern Michigan College
36 miles, E • 1.4 star
Ferris State University
60 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Munson Medical Center
34 miles, E • 5 star
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital
35 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
36 miles, E • 1.4 star
Muskegon County Airport
87 miles, SW • 1 star
Delta County Airport
101 miles, N • 1 star
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