Lake City, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Missaukee County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
669 Population 637/sq mi density
$59,750 Median Income $34,170 per capita
$157,500 Home Value $376,430 Zillow
$666 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,750 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,500 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake City, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,750
20% below
$34,170 per capita
Home Value
$157,500
44% below
Zillow: $376,430
Median Rent
$666/mo
43% below
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Lake City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
56%
Rent
57%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake City residents earn a median household income of $59,750 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,170. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake City is $157,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $376,430. Median rent is $666/month, with 33.4% 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 1959.

Education

23.5% of adults in Lake City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population669
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density637/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,750
Per Capita$34,170
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$678M
Avg Weekly Wage$886

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,500
Rent$666
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$376,430
Housing Units379
Rent Burden33.4%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,753/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,242 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake City was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.