The Town FilesLevel Park-Oak Park, Michigan
Community in Calhoun County · population 3,260 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $124,500
- Household income
- $70,652
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 65 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 37.6
Level Park-Oak Park is a community of 3,260 people in Calhoun County, Michigan. The median home is worth $124,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more of a college town than 85% of Michigan towns, better for families than 82% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 81% of Michigan towns.
How Level Park-Oak Park 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 Level Park-Oak Park is worth $124,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $70,652, which is more affordable than 97% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,307 a month. 94.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Level Park-Oak Park | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,307 | $955 |
| Median household income | $70,652 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.8% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Level Park-Oak Park
| People | Level Park-Oak Park | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 10.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in Level Park-Oak Park
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 17.2°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 64.6 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 142 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Level Park-Oak Park since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 2, 1977 about 3.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 1, 2019.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| 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 |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 54,415 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,067 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Level Park-Oak Park itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Towns near Level Park-Oak Park
- Bedford, MI1.7 mi · 9,198 people · home $142,400
- Springfield, MI3.7 mi · 5,292 people · home $110,800
- Ross, MI4.4 mi · 4,851 people · home $370,900
- Battle Creek, MI5.4 mi · 52,721 people · home $141,900
- Johnstown, MI6.6 mi · 2,841 people · home $216,400
- Pennfield, MI8.0 mi · 8,781 people · home $166,500
- Barry, MI8.6 mi · 3,417 people · home $344,100
- Emmett, MI10.2 mi · 11,744 people · home $220,000
Level Park-Oak Park questions
Is Level Park-Oak Park, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Level Park-Oak Park scores better for retirees than 31% of Michigan towns and quieter than 42%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Level Park-Oak Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Level Park-Oak Park is valued at $124,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,652, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $1,307 a month.
What is the weather like in Level Park-Oak Park?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 64.6 inches of snow.
Does Level Park-Oak Park get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Level Park-Oak Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 2, 1977. 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)