Hazard Score
277 Catastrophes Recorded
Lake County, Michigan
1 Cities with a Population of 12,068, and 5,158 Households
Lake, Michigan faces very low overall natural disaster and climate risk according to the hazard risk indexes. The risk ratings for various hazards such as earthquakes, hail, hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires are rated as very low or relatively low. The risk values are below average for most hazards, indicating a minimal threat to the area. The population of approximately 12,084 in Lake County is also relatively low, reducing the potential impact of natural disasters.
Specific climate factors in the region include moderate wind events, lightning strikes, and hail storms. These events have a relatively low impact based on historical data and frequency analysis. Lake, Michigan is surrounded by water bodies, which can moderate extreme temperatures and weather conditions. The presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the region is minimal, further reducing the risk of earthquakes and landslides. Coastlines in the area are also not prone to significant storm surges or flooding.
Overall, Lake, Michigan benefits from its geographic features, low population density, and historical data indicating minimal natural disaster risks. The risk assessments for various hazards are consistently rated as very low or relatively low, providing a sense of security for residents and businesses in the area. With a focus on preparedness and monitoring, Lake, Michigan is well-positioned to mitigate any potential natural disaster risks effectively.
Wildfire Risk: Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Very Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
10
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
10
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
14
Hazard Shelters
9
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Lake County, Michigan, has a population of 12,068 with a population density of 21 people per square mile. The majority of the population is White, accounting for 83.2% of the total population, followed by Black/African American at 8.8% and Multiracial individuals at 2.5%. The county has a median age of 50.1, with a slightly higher percentage of females (46.7%) compared to males (48.8%). The average household size is 2.16, and the county has a total of 5,158 households with a homeownership rate of 81.6%.
In comparison to other counties in Michigan, Lake County has a lower population density and a higher percentage of White residents. The county also has a higher median age and a lower average household size compared to the state averages. Additionally, Lake County has a higher homeownership rate than the state average of 73.3%. In terms of agricultural data, Lake County has a total of 168 farms as of 2017, with an average farm size of 129 acres and an average agricultural sales value of $19,325. Overall, Lake County is a rural area with a predominantly White population and a focus on agriculture.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Oakland
2023-07-09
10 1/2
2023-07-01
Harper
2023-07-01
Lake 02 - Stubborn Oak
2023-06-20
Ontario
2023-06-08
Train Track
2023-06-04
Nudgent
2023-06-01
40th Street
2023-05-28
Peacock
2023-05-27
L Lakes
2023-05-27
Dubois
2023-05-26
Hwy10
2023-05-20
Miller
2023-05-13
C63-893 State Road Rx
2023-05-09
Bluegill
2023-04-26
Peacock 159 Rx
2023-04-25
Lake 01
2023-04-15
Wilson
2023-04-13
3 Mile
2023-04-11
Brooks
2023-04-10
Ever Blooming
2023-04-08
Dewey
2023-04-03
Garden
2023-03-30
Idlewild Fuels Birmingham Rx
2023-03-01
Idlewild Fuels 72nd Street Rx
2023-03-01
Idlewild Fuels 76th Street Rx
2023-03-01
Chase Red Pine Fuels Rx
2023-02-28
Baldwin Fuels 32nd St Rx
2023-02-24
December
2022-12-14
Still Working
2022-12-02
40th Street
2022-11-10
Truman
2022-11-04
10 Mile
2022-09-04
Ghetto
2022-08-17
Rock12
2022-08-17
Raspotnik
2022-08-17
Davis
2022-08-17
Chambers
2022-08-17
Kelley
2022-08-17
Nichols
2022-08-17
Donalt
2022-08-17
New Orleans
2022-08-12
Test For Training
2022-08-12
Firewood
2022-08-10
Dead Oak
2022-07-24
East Lake
2022-07-19
Hamlin
2022-07-03
Peterson
2022-06-27
Tracks
2022-06-18
Shepperd 2
2022-06-02
Chicago
2022-05-18
Sweaty
2022-05-12
Foreman
2022-05-09
Mother
2022-05-09
Ironwood
2022-05-07
Jenks
2022-04-29
Spruce
2022-04-28
Queen
2022-04-28
Idlewild Unit 3
2022-04-27
Barrens Plains Units 2 And 3
2022-04-24
Barrens Plains Unit 4
2022-04-23
Idlewild Unit 6
2022-04-22
Minising Point
2022-04-21
Shepard
2022-04-14
76th Street
2022-04-11
Aster Road
2022-01-31
Dasher
2021-12-16
Prunus
2021-08-15
Tacoma
2021-08-15
Nugent
2021-06-17
Watermill
2021-06-16
72nd Street
2021-06-12
Kinney
2021-06-05
Brooks
2021-06-03
Saint Louis
2021-06-02
Birmingham
2021-05-30
Jenks Road
2021-05-25
Albany
2021-05-18
10 Mile
2021-05-14
Forest Lane
2021-05-13
Astor Road
2021-05-12
Mothers Day
2021-05-09
Se Peacock 1
2021-04-23
Fox Trail
2021-04-22
Baldwin Fuels 1 2 6 8
2021-04-22
Idlewild Block 5
2021-04-21
Se Peacock 8 Aka Four Square
2021-04-18
Bear
2021-04-18
Idlewild Unit 1 / 4
2021-04-17
Se Peacock Unit 6
2021-04-17
Winchester
2021-04-07
Bristol 207
2021-04-07
Egg
2021-04-04
Easter
2021-04-04
S. E. Peacock
2021-04-03
Bass Lake
2021-03-23
Couch
2021-03-21
Gunshot
2021-03-21
76th St
2021-03-19
Hamilton
2021-03-13
Nataka
2021-03-12
Barren Plains Piles
2021-03-04
Sulak
2020-08-07
Cat Tail
2020-07-18
Unity
2020-07-11
James Road
2020-07-11
Timberwood
2020-07-06
Sparkler
2020-07-05
Creek
2020-07-05
369 - Dnr Assist
2020-07-05
Roman
2020-07-04
Black Cat
2020-07-02
Carriage
2020-06-28
Birchwood
2020-06-28
North Star Lake Road
2020-06-20
Nugent
2020-06-19
2 Track
2020-06-14
Electron
2020-06-11
West Links
2020-05-23
Star Lake
2020-05-13
Dillard
2020-05-13
Peacock
2020-05-13
East Chestwood
2020-05-09
South Peacock
2020-05-03
Bass
2020-04-26
Winchester
2020-04-26
Granger
2020-04-18
Lawrence
2020-04-18
Mac Road
2020-04-03
James
2020-03-15
Barren Plains
2020-02-25
Brooks Road
2020-02-20
Brooks Rd Piles
2019-11-20
Hurricane Olga
2019-10-27
Brooks Road
2019-07-24
Queens
2019-07-19
Peach Tree
2019-07-18
Bass Lake
2019-06-23
County Line
2019-05-18
Tractor
2019-05-17
8 Mile
2019-05-14
South Branch
2019-05-14
Hillcrest
2019-05-07
Phantom
2019-05-04
Hamilton
2019-04-28
Center
2019-04-28
Nugent
2019-04-27
Barren Plains
2019-04-25
Mac Road
2019-04-22
Baldwin Fuels Units 1/2/6ab
2019-04-22
Stevensen
2019-04-21
Bristol 250
2019-04-16
Idlewild
2019-04-09
Barren Plains Rx Piles
2018-11-29
Leaf
2018-09-21
Tornado
2018-08-28
Tornado
2018-08-28
Blazer
2018-07-17
Lake
2018-07-14
South Branch
2018-07-07
Franklin
2018-07-07
Tacoma
2018-06-20
Wilberforce
2018-06-08
Wingleton
2018-06-02
Baldwin Fuels 06/01/2018
2018-06-01
Twin Creeks
2018-05-17
Mieras Road
2018-05-14
Barren Plains
2018-05-07
9
2018-05-05
Bass
2018-04-30
Irons
2018-04-30
Jeffers Road
2018-04-30
Church
2018-04-30
Jefferson
2018-04-29
Oak Grove
2018-04-29
68
2018-04-23
Redwood
2018-04-23
Astor
2018-04-22
76th Street Piles Barron Plains
2018-04-02
Idlewild Unit 1 Rx
2018-03-30
Idlewild Unit 7
2018-03-23
Idlewild Unit 2
2018-03-22
Barren Plains Piles
2018-02-01
Barren Plains Piles
2017-12-15
Baldwin Fuels Unit 2
2017-10-19
Cranberry Fire
2017-10-17
School
2017-09-10
Railroad
2017-08-22
Cherry St
2017-06-10
North Lake
2017-06-10
Our Rd
2017-06-06
9th Street
2017-05-11
5th Street
2017-05-11
Lukes Corner
2017-05-08
Utopia
2017-05-07
Bass Lake
2017-05-07
Queens Hwy
2017-04-24
Idlewild Unit 6 & 9 Rx
2017-04-22
Barren Plains 1/2/3 Rx
2017-04-17
Powerline
2017-04-15
Baldwin Fuels Unit 5 Rx
2017-04-14
Idlewild Rx
2017-03-22
South Branch Rd.
2017-03-11
Dewey
2017-03-08
4 Mile
2017-03-08
12 Mile Road Piles
2016-12-12
Aster
2016-09-12
Timber Creek
2016-07-25
Bass Lake
2016-06-22
Idlewild Lake
2016-06-20
Red Maple
2016-05-24
Moonlight Unit 1 Rx
2016-05-20
Mako
2016-05-19
Wingleton
2016-05-11
96th
2016-04-29
Baldwin Wildlife Openings #1 #2 Rx
2016-04-27
Baldwin Fuels Rx
2016-04-22
Tacoma
2016-04-18
Conamara Lake
2016-04-17
Unora Park
2016-04-16
Baldwin Fuels Unit 2 Rx
2016-04-13
Oakland Drive
2016-03-20
12 Mile Piles
2015-10-14
Sheridan Street
2015-07-27
Gutherie Road
2015-07-27
Center Street Ii
2015-07-27
Maple
2015-07-05
Dillard
2015-06-23
Flight
2015-06-11
Wildwood
2015-06-03
Irons Rd
2015-05-23
Dusty
2015-05-23
Camper
2015-05-18
68th Street
2015-05-15
Mushroom
2015-05-08
Circle
2015-05-07
Bassford Lake
2015-05-03
Bush
2015-05-02
Forman/Baldwin
2015-05-02
Split
2015-05-01
Brooks Road
2015-04-30
Idlewild Rx Unit 10
2015-04-27
Blue Spruce
2015-04-19
Center Street
2015-04-19
Gifford Lake
2015-04-18
Red Squirrel
2015-04-18
Steelhead
2015-04-18
Dewall
2015-04-18
West Foreman Road
2015-04-17
Mac Road
2015-04-15
Dry Dock
2015-04-15
Hard To Find
2015-04-12
8 Mile
2015-03-24
River Road
2014-08-15
10 1/2
2014-06-16
Houseman
2014-06-16
Gary
2014-06-05
9 Mile
2014-05-24
Hailstorm
2011-04-10
Hailstorm
2008-07-16
Tornado
2005-07-25
Hailstorm
2003-06-08
Hailstorm
2003-05-10
Hailstorm
2001-05-23
Hailstorm
2000-08-09
Hailstorm
2000-05-08
Hailstorm
1998-09-26
Hailstorm
1998-03-30
Hailstorm
1998-03-30
Hailstorm
1997-06-30
Hailstorm
1997-05-05
Hailstorm
1996-05-18
Hailstorm
1996-05-18
Flooding
Torrential Rain
1986-09-09Tornado
1985-06-08
Hailstorm
1978-08-15
Hailstorm
1961-08-15