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Skidway Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ogemaw County County
Skidway Lake, MI
At a Glance
How Skidway Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Skidway Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Skidway Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Skidway Lake residents earn a median household income of $34,320 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,252. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 611 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Skidway Lake is $53,700 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,821. Median rent is $844/month, with 51.0% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Skidway Lake reports 239 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,633/100K.
Education
6.1% of adults in Skidway Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Skidway Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.