Lake County, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
12,393 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,680 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$122,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$455 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$574 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Michigan
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 21
Feb 1 12 23
Mar 2 7 31
Apr 2 2 44
May 2 0 55
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 3 0 47
Nov 2 4 36
Dec 2 16 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MI State Senate District 33, MI State House District 101, MI
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Schools

Baldwin Elementary School
8 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Baldwin Junior High School
8 miles, SW • 1 star
Baldwin Senior High School
8 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Pine River Area MiddleHigh School
17 miles, E • 1.9 star

Colleges

West Shore Community College
26 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Ferris State University
27 miles, S • 2.8 star
Mid Michigan College
52 miles, SE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
16 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital
27 miles, S • 4.1 star
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
30 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
53 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Muskegon County Airport
61 miles, SW • 1 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
78 miles, S • 2.3 star
MBS International Airport
92 miles, SE • 1 star