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Lost Lake Woods, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Alpena County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
407 Population 81/sq mi density
$69,375 Median Income $49,271 per capita
$172,000 Home Value $192,512 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
263 Violent Crime/100K 2,302 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lost Lake Woods, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,375
8% below
$49,271 per capita
Home Value
$172,000
39% below
Zillow: $192,512
Violent Crime
263/100K
31% below
2,302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.5%
32% above
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Lost Lake Woods Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
92%
Home Value
61%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
132%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lost Lake Woods 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

Lost Lake Woods residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,271. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 898 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lost Lake Woods is $172,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,512. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Lost Lake Woods reports 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,302/100K.

Education

44.5% of adults in Lost Lake Woods hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lost Lake Woods has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population407
Median Age69.8 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$49,271
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$1,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$993

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$192,512
Housing Units580
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent263/100K
Property2,302/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,631/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation914 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.5%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed181 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lost Lake Woods was built in 1976.
52.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Alpena County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 181 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.