Hubbard Lake, MI

Michigan

Hubbard Lake is a small town in Michigan with a population of 976. Residents earn $67,841 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
976 Population 112/sq mi density
$67,841 Median Income $47,764 per capita
$272,300 Home Value $232,100 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,841 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$272,300 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,841
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $272,300
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.6%
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

How Hubbard Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population976
Median Age64.9 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,841
Per Capita$47,764
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$1,517M
Commute56 min

Housing

A
Home Value$272,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$232,100

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation802 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+97.1%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute56 min
Broadband90.4%
Libraries1

Is Hubbard Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hubbard Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Hubbard Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hubbard Lake is $67,841, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 56 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hubbard Lake is $272,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Hubbard Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches, including 41.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Hubbard Lake has a population of 976 with a density of 112 people per square mile. The median age is 64.9 years, 67% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%).

Population

976
Total Population
112
People / sq mi
64.9yrs
Median Age
67% above US avg
8.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Hubbard Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hubbard Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hubbard Lake is $67,841, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 56 minutes.

Income: Hubbard Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,841
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,764
Avg Weekly Wage$993
IRS Avg AGI$57,891

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)898
County GDP$1,517M

Business (County)

Restaurants74
Healthcare101
Retail131
Manufacturing76

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,527
29% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time55.9 min
Drive Alone68.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hubbard Lake is $272,300, 3% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $232,100.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$272,300
3% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$232,100

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied99.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,527
29% above US avg
Effective Rate1.66%
In Hubbard Lake, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.5% report depression. 19.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hubbard Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity19.3%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate77.4%
Premature Death7,631/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access68.1%
Healthcare Facilities101

Crime Rates: Hubbard Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Hubbard 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 is 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.7 inches
17% below US avg
Snowfall41.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation802 ft (244 m)
Area8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates44.8209°N, 83.5548°W
County FIPS26007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.6-point margin. 90.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.7%
D 35.1%

Winner: Republican by 28.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.6%
3% below US avg
High School+97.1%
School Test Score5.23
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density112/sq mi
Total Area8.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.4%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities101
Restaurants74
Retail Stores131

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute55.9 min
Drive Alone68.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.0%

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