The Town FilesLake County, Michigan
12,563 people. The median home is worth $133,900 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $50,805.
Towns in Lake County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webber | 2,384 | $108,500 | $46,286 | 47.1 |
| Pleasant Plains | 1,603 | $103,500 | $33,269 | 36.7 |
| Chase | 1,153 | $185,400 | $61,563 | 43.2 |
| Elk | 940 | $181,900 | $56,438 | 63.3 |
| Baldwin | 902 | $106,300 | $25,250 | 43.8 |
| Lake | 810 | $169,800 | $52,008 | 54.9 |
| Pinora | 757 | $123,900 | $63,289 | 46.1 |
| Yates | 755 | $132,600 | $30,000 | 44.8 |
| Ellsworth | 736 | $131,300 | $53,333 | 56.1 |
| Newkirk | 655 | $110,600 | $56,268 | 42.9 |
People and housing
| Lake County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $875 | $955 |
| Median household income | $50,805 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 50.5 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.7% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.5% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
1,721 jobs in 2024, average pay $39,827 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 171 storm events in Lake County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Lake County has been included in 9 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 18, 1986 | Flood | DR-774: Severe Storms & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).