Bear Lake Township, MI

Living in Bear Lake Township

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 62
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Commute 51
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 96
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Colleges 43
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Schools 23
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Residents

623 Population -48 (2010–19)
60  y Median Age
16% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years49%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty -9% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office24%
Service27%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Walked6%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$115k Median Home Value -$44k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$456 Median Monthly Rent -$232 (2010–19)
25% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home21%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas41%
Utility gas31%
Wood12%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bear Lake Township

United States45
Michigan58
Kalkaska County49

Property Crime in Bear Lake Township

United States48
Michigan43
Kalkaska County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 2 31
Feb 20 1 20
Mar 29 2 12
Apr 42 3 4
May 53 3 0
Jun 63 3 0
Jul 67 3 0
Aug 66 3 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 46 3 1
Nov 35 3 10
Dec 24 2 27

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bear Lake Township

Inland Flooding9
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bear Lake Township, MI

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Shawono Center
4 miles, E

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bear Lake Township, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Bear Lake Township, MI

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Northwood University
79 miles, SE
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Alma College
91 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bear Lake Township, MI

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Munson Medical Center
37 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Bear Lake Township, MI

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