Lake City, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
669 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$157,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$480 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$514 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missaukee County
4
Cadillac Urban Area
4
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Missaukee County
7
Cadillac Urban Area
4
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 19
Feb 1 13 21
Mar 2 8 29
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 53
Jun 3 0 62
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 4 0 65
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 1 46
Nov 3 6 35
Dec 2 17 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Lake City Elementary School
<1 miles, NE · 1.9star
Lake City High School
<1 miles, N · 1.9star
Lake City Middle School
<1 miles, N · 1.4star
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Colleges

Kirtland Community College
31 miles, E · 1.4star
Mid Michigan College
33 miles, S · 1.4star
Northwestern Michigan College
35 miles, N · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
28 miles, NE · 4.1star
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
35 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
34 miles, N · 1.4star
MBS International Airport
79 miles, SE · 1star
Muskegon County Airport
95 miles, SW · 1star
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