Bear Lake, MI
Living in Bear Lake
Bikeability9
Walkability32
Commute83
Public Transit9
Affordability100
Public Safety82
Airports5
Hospitals87
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
203Population-131 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial5%
Native American5%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate39%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$625 (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K40%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector81%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation37%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office15%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked3%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$96kMedian Home Value-$500 (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$525Median Monthly Rent+$98 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity2%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas10%
Utility gas65%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bear Lake
United States45
Michigan58
Manistee County27
Property Crime in Bear Lake
United States48
Michigan43
Manistee County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 2 | 20 |
| Feb | 22 | 2 | 16 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 20 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bear Lake
Inland Flooding10
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding10
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bear Lake, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bear Lake, MI
Pleasant View Mennonite School
4 miles, S
Trinity Lutheran School
15 miles, SW
St Mary's of Hannah Catholic School
28 miles, NE
The Children's House
32 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Bear Lake, MI
Ferris State University
60 miles, SE
Holy Family College
83 miles, W
Bellin College
88 miles, W
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
88 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bear Lake, MI
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital
12 miles, SW
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
16 miles, N
Munson Medical Center
34 miles, NE
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital
35 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Bear Lake, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
36 miles, NE
Muskegon County Airport
87 miles, S
Delta County Airport
101 miles, NW