Lake Isabella, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Mecosta County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,931 Population 555/sq mi density
$76,923 Median Income $36,986 per capita
$176,800 Home Value $268,388 Zillow
$1,139 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,923 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,800 home value, $1,139/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Isabella, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,923
2% above
$36,986 per capita
Home Value
$176,800
37% below
Zillow: $268,388
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
2% below
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
9% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Lake Isabella Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
63%
Rent
98%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Isabella a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Isabella residents earn a median household income of $76,923 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,986. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 696 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Isabella is $176,800 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,388. Median rent is $1,139/month, with 24.4% 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 1993.

Education

30.8% of adults in Lake Isabella hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Isabella has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,931
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density555/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,923
Per Capita$36,986
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,626M
Avg Weekly Wage$869

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,800
Rent$1,139
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$268,388
Housing Units1,009
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,230/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation904 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Isabella was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.