Houghton Lake, MI
Living in Houghton Lake
Bikeability36
Walkability58
Commute73
Public Transit28
Affordability100
Public Safety79
Airports8
Hospitals92
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.4kPopulation-40 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate43%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income+$996 (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office41%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value-$1.4k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$479Median Monthly Rent+$61 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196926%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
LP gas9%
Utility gas80%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Houghton Lake
United States45
Michigan58
Roscommon County21
Property Crime in Houghton Lake
United States48
Michigan43
Roscommon County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 14 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 42 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Dec | 24 | 2 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houghton Lake
Inland Flooding7
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houghton Lake, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houghton Lake, MI
Skeels Christian School
18 miles, SE
Lilac Grove Amish School
22 miles, SE
Southwell Amish School
23 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Houghton Lake, MI
Central Michigan University
50 miles, S
Northwood University
53 miles, SE
Ferris State University
56 miles, SW
Alma College
64 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houghton Lake, MI
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
25 miles, N
Midmichigan Medical Center-West Branch
26 miles, E
Midmichigan Medical Center-Gladwin
27 miles, SE
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
31 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Houghton Lake, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
50 miles, NW
MBS International Airport
64 miles, SE
Alpena County Regional Airport
79 miles, NE
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
87 miles, N