At a Glance
Median Income
$67,188
$38,253 per capita
Home Value
$185,200
Zillow: $245,923
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
14.6% smoking rate
How Fife Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fife Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fife Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fife Lake residents earn a median household income of $67,188 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,253. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,762 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fife Lake is $185,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,923. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
24.4% of adults in Fife Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fife Lake has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population359
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density492/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,188
Per Capita$38,253
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$7,470M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,140
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,200
Rent$1,000
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$245,923
Housing Units226
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation1,023 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute37 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Fife Lake was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.