Skidway Lake
Census-designated place in Ogemaw County, Michigan

Skidway Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ogemaw County, Michigan, with 3,082 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 797 ft (243 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prescott, 5.3 miles E.
- 3,082residents (2020 Census)
- 797 ftelevation · 243 m
- 11.3 sq miland area · 29.2 km²
- 273 / sq mipopulation density
- 48756ZIP code
About Skidway Lake
Skidway Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population of the CDP was 3,082 at the 2020 census, which makes it the most populated community in Ogemaw County. Skidway Lake is located within Mills Township.
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Living in Skidway Lake
- Median household income
- $39,265
- Median home value
- $59,100
- Median rent
- $699/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Skidway Lake had 3,082 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,082 |
|---|---|
| Density | 273 per sq mi (105 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Skidway Lake at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Ogemaw County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,082 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.29 sq mi (29.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2017° N, 84.0377° W |
| ZIP code | 48756 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2674200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Skidway Lake
- Prescott5.3 mi E
- West Branch11.0 mi NW
- Sterling11.7 mi S
- Whittemore11.8 mi E
- Twining12.7 mi SE
- Turner13.0 mi E
- Omer13.8 mi SE
- Rose City15.6 mi N
- Lupton15.7 mi N
- Standish15.9 mi S
- Au Gres20.3 mi SE
- Sand Lake20.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Skidway Lake
What county is Skidway Lake in?
Skidway Lake is in Ogemaw County, Michigan.
What is the population of Skidway Lake, MI?
3,082 people lived in Skidway Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Skidway Lake, MI?
The ZIP code of Skidway Lake is 48756.
What is the elevation of Skidway Lake?
797 feet (243 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Skidway Lake?
Prescott (5.3 mi), West Branch (11.0 mi), Sterling (11.7 mi), Whittemore (11.8 mi), Twining (12.7 mi).
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