The Town FilesLovells, Michigan
Township in Crawford County · population 567 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $204,300
- Household income
- $61,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 111 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 64.5
Lovells is a township of 567 people in Crawford County, Michigan. The median home is worth $204,300, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 98% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 98% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 91% of Michigan towns.
How Lovells 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 Lovells is worth $204,300, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $61,833, which is more affordable than 26% of Michigan towns. 95.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lovells | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | — | $955 |
| Median household income | $61,833 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 62.6% | — |
Who lives in Lovells
| People | Lovells | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.5 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 49.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 16.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 32.0 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Lovells
July highs average 77.8°F and January lows 11.5°F. About 37.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 110.8 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 167 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lovells since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 1, 2014 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 1, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 8, 2016.
Severe weather in Crawford County since 1996
Crawford County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Crawford County
Crawford County had 4,105 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,174 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Lovells itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Towns near Lovells
- Greenwood, MI7.5 mi · 1,158 people · home $143,000
- Maple Forest, MI9.6 mi · 598 people · home $172,700
- Lewiston, MI9.8 mi · 996 people · home $169,800
- Chester, MI10.9 mi · 1,300 people · home $213,700
- Grayling, MI11.9 mi · 5,642 people · home $163,400
- Albert, MI12.7 mi · 2,453 people · home $170,200
- Otsego Lake, MI12.9 mi · 2,857 people · home $218,400
- Charlton, MI13.3 mi · 1,350 people · home $214,500
Lovells questions
Is Lovells, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lovells scores better for retirees than 81% of Michigan towns and quieter than 98%. 49.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 64.5).
How much does a house cost in Lovells?
The median owner-occupied home in Lovells is valued at $204,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,833, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Lovells?
July highs average 77.8°F and January lows 11.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.9 inches of precipitation a year and 110.8 inches of snow.
Does Lovells get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lovells since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 1, 2014. 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)