Blue Lake Township, MI
Living in Blue Lake Township
Bikeability45
Walkability21
Commute23
Public Transit8
Affordability64
Public Safety68
Airports3
Hospitals95
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
460Population+85 (2010–19)
64 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
81%Family Households+15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years4%
15 to 34 years4%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years57%
75 years and over22%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate23%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector62%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office31%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van84%
Walked2%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$238kMedian Home Value+$7.2k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$575Median Monthly Rent+$40 (2010–19)
27%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas45%
Utility gas35%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blue Lake Township
United States45
Michigan58
Kalkaska County49
Property Crime in Blue Lake Township
United States48
Michigan43
Kalkaska County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 2 | 35 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 24 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 13 |
| Apr | 42 | 3 | 5 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 3 | 12 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 33 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blue Lake Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding9
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blue Lake Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blue Lake Township, MI
Grace Baptist Christian School
17 miles, NE
St Mary Cathedral School
19 miles, NE
Otsego Christian School
20 miles, NE
Ebenezer Christian School
30 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Blue Lake Township, MI
Ferris State University
83 miles, S
Central Michigan University
85 miles, S
Northwood University
87 miles, S
Alma College
100 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blue Lake Township, MI
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
14 miles, SE
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
15 miles, W
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NE
Munson Medical Center
36 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Blue Lake Township, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
33 miles, W
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
53 miles, N
Alpena County Regional Airport
68 miles, E
MBS International Airport
97 miles, SE