The Town FilesPinora, Michigan
Township in Lake County · population 757 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $123,900
- Household income
- $63,289
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 61 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 46.1
Pinora is a township of 757 people in Lake County, Michigan. The median home is worth $123,900, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 95% of Michigan towns, better transit than 85% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Michigan towns.
How Pinora 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 Pinora is worth $123,900, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $63,289, which is more affordable than 94% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $780 a month. 91.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pinora | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $780 | $955 |
| Median household income | $63,289 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 36.7% | — |
Who lives in Pinora
| People | Pinora | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 15.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 36.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Pinora
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 12.7°F. About 37.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.3 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 168 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pinora since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 8, 1985 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 27, 1991.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 7, 2021.
Severe weather in Lake County since 1996
Lake 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 |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Lake County
Lake County had 1,721 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $39,827 a year. Unemployment was 7% in 2023; in Pinora itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Towns near Pinora
- Lincoln, MI5.9 mi · 1,462 people · home $151,900
- Ellsworth, MI6.2 mi · 736 people · home $131,300
- Chase, MI6.4 mi · 1,153 people · home $185,400
- Reed City, MI7.1 mi · 2,490 people · home $115,000
- Yates, MI8.5 mi · 755 people · home $132,600
- Richmond, MI8.6 mi · 1,657 people · home $161,100
- Le Roy, MI8.8 mi · 1,246 people · home $187,700
- Barton, MI11.6 mi · 706 people · home $207,000
Pinora questions
Is Pinora, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pinora scores better for retirees than 31% of Michigan towns and quieter than 95%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in Pinora?
The median owner-occupied home in Pinora is valued at $123,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,289, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $780 a month.
What is the weather like in Pinora?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 12.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.9 inches of precipitation a year and 61.3 inches of snow.
Does Pinora get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pinora since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 8, 1985. 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)