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Lake Isabella, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Mecosta County County
Lake Isabella, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Lake Isabella a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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 $253,548. 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.
Safety & Crime
Lake Isabella reports 240 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,872/100K.
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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.