The Town FilesLake, Michigan
Township in Huron County · population 657 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $188,000
- Household income
- $73,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 79°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 67.1
Lake is a township of 657 people in Huron County, Michigan. The median home is worth $188,000, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 96% of Michigan towns, quieter than 90% of Michigan towns.
How Lake ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lake is worth $188,000, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $73,333, which is more affordable than 68% of Michigan towns. 98.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | — | $955 |
| Median household income | $73,333 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 98.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 64.8% | — |
Who lives in Lake
| People | Lake | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 67.1 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 53.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 35.4% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 15.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Lake
July highs average 78.7°F and January lows 14.9°F. About 34.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 12, 1984 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 26, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on April 2, 2025.
Severe weather in Huron County since 1996
Huron County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
| September 18, 1986 | Flood | DR-774: Severe Storms & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Huron County
Huron County had 11,234 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,295 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Lake itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Towns near Lake
- Hume, MI5.4 mi · 739 people · home $179,500
- Caseville, MI6.0 mi · 652 people · home $178,300
- Meade, MI8.5 mi · 698 people · home $137,500
- Port Austin, MI9.6 mi · 622 people · home $159,100
- Dwight, MI10.6 mi · 708 people · home $119,700
- Elkton, MI11.6 mi · 796 people · home $92,300
- Caseville, MI11.7 mi · 1,674 people · home $203,800
- Pigeon, MI11.9 mi · 1,222 people · home $120,000
Lake questions
Is Lake, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake scores better for retirees than 96% of Michigan towns and quieter than 90%. 53.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 67.1).
How much does a house cost in Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake is valued at $188,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,333, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Lake?
July highs average 78.7°F and January lows 14.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.1 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Lake get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 12, 1984. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)