Lake City
City in Missaukee County, Michigan

Lake City is a city in Missaukee County, Michigan, with 829 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,250 ft (381 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jennings, 4.4 miles W.
- 829residents (2020 Census)
- 1,250 ftelevation · 381 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 792 / sq mipopulation density
- 49651ZIP code
About Lake City
Lake City is a city in and county seat of Missaukee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population of Lake City was 829. Lake City has been nicknamed "Michigan's Christmas Tree Capital", due to the high number of farms near the city.
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Living in Lake City
- Median household income
- $74,583
- Median home value
- $170,300
- Median rent
- $710/mo
- Median age
- 47.5
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Lake City had 829 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 829 |
|---|---|
| Density | 792 per sq mi (306 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake City at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Missaukee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 829 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.05 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3297° N, 85.2085° W |
| ZIP code | 49651 |
| Official website | cityoflakecity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2644480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake City
- Jennings4.4 mi W
- Falmouth8.9 mi SE
- McBain9.2 mi S
- Haring10.1 mi W
- Manton11.0 mi NW
- Cadillac12.5 mi SW
- Marion16.2 mi S
- Wedgewood16.8 mi SW
- Fife Lake18.3 mi N
- Boon19.6 mi W
- Tustin20.1 mi SW
- South Boardman21.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake City
What county is Lake City in?
Lake City is in Missaukee County, Michigan.
What is the population of Lake City, MI?
829 people lived in Lake City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake City, MI?
The ZIP code of Lake City is 49651.
What is the elevation of Lake City?
1,250 feet (381 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake City?
Jennings (4.4 mi), Falmouth (8.9 mi), McBain (9.2 mi), Haring (10.1 mi), Manton (11.0 mi).
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