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Lakes of the North, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Crawford County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,076 Population 65/sq mi density
$65,536 Median Income $36,006 per capita
$169,600 Home Value $193,828 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,536 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,600 home value, N/A/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakes of the North, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,536
13% below
$36,006 per capita
Home Value
$169,600
40% below
Zillow: $193,828
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
24% below
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Lakes of the North Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
60%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakes of the North a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lakes of the North residents earn a median household income of $65,536 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,006. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 278 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lakes of the North is $169,600 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,828. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Lakes of the North reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,962/100K.

Education

25.6% of adults in Lakes of the North hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lakes of the North has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,076
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,536
Per Capita$36,006
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,600
RentN/A
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$193,828
Housing Units1,171
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,962/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,506/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,288 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute33 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakes of the North was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.