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Lakeview

A village of 1,030 people in Michigan
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Lakeview

Village in Michigan, United States
1,024Population
1.9 sq miArea
955 ftElevation

Lakeview is a village in Cato Township in Montcalm County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,024 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code48850
Living in Lakeview

Housing in Lakeview

$225K▲ 5.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Lakeview home is worth about $225,000, up 5.9% in a year, 16% below the Michigan typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Lakeview

C

Safety Grade C

Lakeview reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 71% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Lakeview 0
Michigan 4.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Lakeview 16
Michigan 13
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Lakeview

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Most working residents leave Lakeview for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Cato (15%), Grand Rapids (12%) and Greenville (5%). Half commute less than 34 miles.

Cato
15%
Grand Rapids
12%
Greenville
5%
Lansing
3%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Lakeview →

Health in Lakeview

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 19% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 82% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Michigan

7worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Sheridan Community HospitalSheridan · 18.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Montcalm Area Health CenterGreenville · 17.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Lakeview · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lakeview →

Natural hazards in Lakeview

8
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lakeview →

Climate in Lakeview

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Lakeview has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 73 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 16°Winter
56° / 33°Spring
80° / 55°Summer
59° / 38°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Lakeview →

Lakeview’s library

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Tamarack District Library832 South Lincoln Avenue · part of Tamarack District Library
Fine-freeE-books42 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Tamarack District Library →
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