Lakes of the North, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 925.
Males: 416  (45.0%)
Females: 509  (55.0%)
Median resident age:

41.5 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 49659.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,323
Lakes of the North:

$67,323
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,395

Lakes of the North CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $222,949
Lakes of the North:

$222,949
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $197,629; detached houses: $212,340; mobile homes: $30,140

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,027.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lakes of the North: 83.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 48.2%
(48.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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Ancestries: German (17.7%), English (12.6%), Polish (10.3%), Irish (6.3%), Scottish (6.1%), American (4.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

60 residents are foreign born (3.4% Europe, 1.1% Asia).

This place:

5.3%
Michigan:

100.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,640 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,912 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Saginaw, MI (114.2 miles , pop. 61,799).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Detroit, MI (197.2 miles , pop. 951,270).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (255.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Alba, MI (2.3 miles ),
Mancelona, MI (3.0 miles ),
Manistee Lake, MI (3.4 miles ),
Gaylord, MI (3.5 miles ),
Bellaire, MI (4.0 miles ),
Boyne Falls, MI (4.1 miles ),
Vanderbilt, MI (4.3 miles ),
Alden, MI (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 44.93 N, Longitude: 84.89 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 231

Distribution of median household income in Lakes of the North, MI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
Michigan:

3.5%

Tornado activity:

Lakes of the North-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Michigan state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/3/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.3 miles away from the Lakes of the North place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.2 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lakes of the North-area historical earthquake activity is near Michigan state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 328.2 miles away from Lakes of the North center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 296.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 188.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 305.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/1994 at 21:23:06, a magnitude 3.5 (3.4 LG, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 148.1 miles away from Lakes of the North center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 313.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Antrim County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Lakes of the North:

  • HEALTH WARES INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; GAYLORD, MI)
  • PROVINCIAL HOUSE GAYLORD (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; GAYLORD, MI)
  • TENDERCARE GAYLORD (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; GAYLORD, MI)
  • HOSPICE OF MICHIGAN (Hospital, about 13 miles away; GAYLORD, MI)
  • OTSEGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; GAYLORD, MI)

Amtrak stations near Lakes of the North:

  • 9 miles: MANCELONA (849 U.S. 131) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 17 miles: BOYNE FALLS (U.S. 131 & HWY. 75) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
  • 19 miles: KALKASA (KALKASKA, 2325 U.S. 131 NORTH) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lakes of the North:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 36 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 67 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Ferris State University (about 91 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • Central Michigan University (about 93 miles; Mount Pleasant, MI; FT enrollment: 22,758)
  • Northwood University-Michigan (about 95 miles; Midland, MI; FT enrollment: 2,763)
  • Delta College (about 105 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 7,480)
  • Saginaw Valley State University (about 106 miles; University Center, MI; FT enrollment: 9,021)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lakes of the North: Lakes of the North Golf Course (A), Lakes of the North Campground (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Lake Harold (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Antrim County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.7%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.1%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Lakes of the North:

Marital status in Lakes of the North, MI
  • Never married: 13.9%
  • Now married: 72.1%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

For population 25 years and over in Lakes of the North:

  • High school or higher: 90.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.0
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lakes of the North, MI (based on Antrim County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,25314
Catholic2,1945
Evangelical Protestant2,10524
Other173
None17,011-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Antrim County:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Here:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Antrim County:

4.95 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 34
Antrim County:

14.03 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.0%
State:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Antrim County:

29.8%
Michigan:

29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Antrim County:

14.6%
Michigan:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lakes of the North:

  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WWKK (750 AM; 1 kW; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: STONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHAK (960 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS CITY, MI)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WGRY (1230 AM; 1 kW; GRAYLING, MI; Owner: GANNON BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIDG (940 AM; 5 kW; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lakes of the North:

  • WKPK (106.7 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF GAYLORD, INC.)
  • WTLI (89.3 FM; BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP, MI; Owner: SUPERIOR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WBCM (93.5 FM; BOYNE CITY, MI; Owner: WBCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WMJZ-FM (95.3 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: DARBY ADVERTISING, INC.)
  • WBLW (88.1 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WLXT (96.3 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WKLT (97.5 FM; KALKASKA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WFDX (92.5 FM; ATLANTA, MI; Owner: NORTHERN MICHIGAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WJZQ (92.9 FM; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: WKJF RADIO, INC.)
  • WCML-FM (91.7 FM; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WICV (100.9 FM; EAST JORDAN, MI; Owner: INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS)
  • WMKC (102.9 FM; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WKLZ-FM (98.9 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF PETOSKEY, INC.)
  • WPHN (90.5 FM; GAYLORD, MI; Owner: NORTHERN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WCMW-FM (103.9 FM; HARBOR SPRINGS, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WGRY-FM (100.3 FM; GRAYLING, MI; Owner: GANNON BROADCASTING SYSTEM'S, INC.)
  • WQON (101.1 FM; ROSCOMMON, MI; Owner: GANNON BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC)
  • WAVC (93.9 FM; MIO, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Lakes of the North:

  • WGTU (Channel 29; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: SCANLAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCMV (Channel 27; CADILLAC, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WFUP (Channel 45; VANDERBILT, MI; Owner: ROCKFLEET BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • WCML (Channel 6; ALPENA, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • W55CL (Channel 55; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W34CR (Channel 34; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: FRANK J. CATZ, LIVING TRUST)
  • W41CK (Channel 41; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: FRANK J. CATZ, LIVING TRUST)
  • W39CB (Channel 39; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W62CR (Channel 62; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36CD (Channel 36; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W66CY (Channel 66; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Lakes of the North fatal accident list:

Feb 2, 2019 11:39 PM, Cr-Hillview Dr, Lat: 44.951100, Lon: -84.899481, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 31, 2011 01:31 PM, Winter Haven Rd, Lat: 44.938344, Lon: -84.875414, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lakes of the North, MI
  • 83.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.4%Wood
  • 7.8%Electricity
  • 0.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lakes of the North, MI
  • 45.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.5%Utility gas
  • 18.2%Electricity
  • 15.9%Wood


Lakes of the North compared to Michigan state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Lebanon (population 500+)"
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