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Central Lake

A village of 1,051 people in Michigan
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Conserved land1.2%9 of 739 acres
Trails0.3 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves19 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Central Lake

Village in Michigan, United States
960Population
1.2 sq miArea
646 ftElevation

Central Lake is a village in Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 960 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Central Lake Township. Central Lake is situated on a lake which is in the center of a chain of lakes and rivers in the county, hence the name.

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ZIP code49622
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Work & commute in Central Lake

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Most working residents leave Central Lake for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Kearney (17%), Central Lake (12%) and East Jordan (10%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Kearney
17%
Central Lake
12%
East Jordan
10%
Traverse City
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Central Lake →

Health in Central Lake

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 57% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 80% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Michigan

4better than MI·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Charlevoix Area HospitalCharlevoix · 14.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bellaire Family Health CenterBellaire · 8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Central Lake · CMS · HRSAHealth in Central Lake →

Natural hazards in Central Lake

27
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Central Lake →

Climate in Central Lake

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Central Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 122 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 17°Winter
52° / 31°Spring
78° / 55°Summer
57° / 40°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Central Lake →

Central Lake’s library

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Central Lake District Library7900 Maple Street · part of Central Lake District Library
Fine-freeE-books45 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Central Lake District Library →

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