Bear Lake Township, MI
Living in Bear Lake Township
Bikeability24
Walkability62
Commute51
Public Transit25
Affordability95
Public Safety42
Airports4
Hospitals96
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
623Population-48 (2010–19)
60 y Median Age
16%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years49%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office24%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked6%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value-$44k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$456Median Monthly Rent-$232 (2010–19)
25%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas41%
Utility gas31%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bear Lake Township
United States45
Michigan58
Kalkaska County49
Property Crime in Bear Lake Township
United States48
Michigan43
Kalkaska County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 12 |
| Apr | 42 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 3 | 10 |
| Dec | 24 | 2 | 27 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bear Lake Township
Inland Flooding9
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bear Lake Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bear Lake Township, MI
Grace Baptist Christian School
25 miles, N
St Mary Cathedral School
27 miles, NE
Otsego Christian School
27 miles, NE
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic School
29 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Bear Lake Township, MI
Ferris State University
74 miles, SW
Central Michigan University
76 miles, S
Northwood University
79 miles, SE
Alma College
91 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bear Lake Township, MI
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
10 miles, E
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
14 miles, W
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital
27 miles, NE
Munson Medical Center
37 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Bear Lake Township, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
34 miles, W
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
62 miles, N
Alpena County Regional Airport
71 miles, NE
MBS International Airport
89 miles, SE