Bear Lake, MI
Living in Bear Lake
Bikeability19
Walkability56
Commute44
Public Transit21
Affordability100
Public Safety40
Airports4
Hospitals96
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
368Population-32 (2010–19)
61 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years51%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate43%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-15% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K32%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector83%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office35%
Service36%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Walked5%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$117kMedian Home Value-$52k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
27%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas20%
Utility gas53%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bear Lake
United States45
Michigan58
Kalkaska County49
Property Crime in Bear Lake
United States48
Michigan43
Kalkaska County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 2 | 32 |
| Feb | 20 | 2 | 22 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 12 |
| Apr | 42 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 3 | 11 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 30 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bear Lake
Inland Flooding9
Tornado7
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bear Lake, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bear Lake, MI
Grace Baptist Christian School
24 miles, NE
St Mary Cathedral School
25 miles, NE
Otsego Christian School
26 miles, NE
Traverse City Seventh-Day Adventist School
29 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Bear Lake, MI
Ferris State University
76 miles, S
Central Michigan University
78 miles, S
Northwood University
82 miles, SE
Alma College
93 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bear Lake, MI
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
12 miles, W
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
12 miles, E
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital
26 miles, NE
Munson Medical Center
34 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Bear Lake, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
31 miles, W
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
59 miles, N
Alpena County Regional Airport
72 miles, E
MBS International Airport
92 miles, SE