Bear Lake Township, MI
Living in Bear Lake Township
Bikeability7
Walkability27
Commute60
Public Transit8
Affordability78
Public Safety82
Airports6
Hospitals88
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation-73 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$150kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$700Median Monthly Rent+$245 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas20%
Utility gas59%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bear Lake Township
United States45
Michigan58
Manistee County27
Property Crime in Bear Lake Township
United States48
Michigan43
Manistee County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 17 |
| Feb | 22 | 2 | 14 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bear Lake Township
Inland Flooding11
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding10
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bear Lake Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bear Lake Township, MI
Pleasant View Mennonite School
1 miles, SW
Trinity Lutheran School
14 miles, SW
St Mary's of Hannah Catholic School
28 miles, NE
Covenant Christian School
31 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Bear Lake Township, MI
Ferris State University
58 miles, SE
Holy Family College
83 miles, W
Central Michigan University
87 miles, SE
Bellin College
89 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bear Lake Township, MI
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
10 miles, SW
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
19 miles, N
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital
33 miles, SW
Munson Medical Center
36 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Bear Lake Township, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
37 miles, NE
Muskegon County Airport
84 miles, S
Delta County Airport
104 miles, NW