Michigan
Lake Linden is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,042. Residents earn $42,961 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Linden receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Lake Linden has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Lake Linden is $42,961, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lake Linden is $93,200, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $498 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Lake Linden is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 101 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,208 per 100,000, 38% below the national average.
23.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Lake Linden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,961 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,770 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $684 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,299 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 85 |
| County GDP | $77M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,600 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.08% |
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $93,200 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $182,963 |
| Census Median Rent | $498 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,600 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.08% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,845/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.7% |
| Total Violent | 100.7/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 100.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,208.5/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 100.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,107.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 606 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1955°N, 88.4057°W |
| County FIPS | 26083 |
Winner: Republican by 12.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.6% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,319/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |