Bear Lake, MI

Living in Bear Lake

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 56
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 96
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Colleges 44
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Schools 24
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Residents

368 Population -32 (2010–19)
61  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
69% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years51%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate43%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -15% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K32%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$150K to $199K1%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector83%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office35%
Service36%

Commute

Car, truck, or van83%
Walked5%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$117k Median Home Value -$52k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
- Median Monthly Rent
27% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Mobile home23%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas20%
Utility gas53%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bear Lake

United States45
Michigan58
Kalkaska County49

Property Crime in Bear Lake

United States48
Michigan43
Kalkaska County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 2 32
Feb 20 2 22
Mar 29 2 12
Apr 42 3 4
May 53 3 0
Jun 63 3 0
Jul 68 3 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 47 4 1
Nov 36 3 11
Dec 25 2 30

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bear Lake

Inland Flooding9
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bear Lake, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bear Lake, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Bear Lake, MI

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Northwood University
82 miles, SE
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Alma College
93 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bear Lake, MI

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Munson Medical Center
34 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Bear Lake, MI

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