Lake, MI town hall & government
Lake spent $491,000 in the year to March 31, 2022, about $638 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Lake's government.
Where Lake's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 74%
- From the state 18%
- Fees & charges 5%
- Interest, fines & other 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
Who works for Lake
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Benzie County Central School
Lake's K–12 school district, shared with Benzonia, Benzonia, Beulah, Colfax, Copemish and Homestead. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Michigan districts overall: 34% local, 57% state, 9% federal
- Local 62%
- State 30%
- Federal 9%
Of the $16,079 per pupil, $9,495 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Lake: Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools ($22,206 per pupil).
Which schools Lake kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →