Michigan
Central Lake is a small town in Michigan with a population of 976. Residents earn $58,900 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Central Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Central Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Central Lake is $58,900, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Central Lake is $152,800, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $994 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Central Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 106 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 636 per 100,000, 68% below the national average.
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Central Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches, including 122.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,900 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,458 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $826 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,571 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 599 |
| County GDP | $855M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 98 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,941 |
| 155% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.85% |
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $152,800 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $327,850 |
| Census Median Rent | $994 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,941 |
| 155% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.85% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,259/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Total Violent | 106.0/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 106.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 636.3/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 636.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.8 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 122.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 996/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0698°N, 85.2632°W |
| County FIPS | 26009 |
Winner: Republican by 23.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 996/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |