Lake Linden, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
1,042 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,961 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$93,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$416 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$429 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Houghton County
1
Houghton Urban Area
1
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) 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 3 38 16
Feb 2 20 18
Mar 2 16 27
Apr 2 6 39
May 3 0 51
Jun 3 0 59
Jul 3 0 65
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 2 45
Nov 2 17 33
Dec 3 34 21

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Lake LindenHubbell Schools
<1 miles, SW · 2.8star
CLK Elementary School
4 miles, N · 2.8star
Washington Middle School
4 miles, N · 2.3star
Calumet High School
4 miles, N · 1.4star
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Colleges

Finlandia University
10 miles, W · 1.4star
Northern Michigan University
64 miles, SE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Up Health System Portage
9 miles, W · 5star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
32 miles, SW · 2.3star
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Airports

Ford Airport
96 miles, S · 1star
Delta County Airport
119 miles, S · 1star
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