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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Lake County

44°F (7°C)

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Population

12,5632024

Lower than communities in Michigan

Household income

$50,8052024

Less favorable than communities in Michigan

Home value

$133,9002024

Less favorable than communities in Michigan

Unemployment

6.2%2026

Less favorable than communities in Michigan

Violent crime

482023

More favorable than communities in Michigan

Work from home

9.9%2024

Similar to communities in Michigan

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Grants

Lake County Surveyor sought $41,435 2027 Survey and Remonumentation grant

Lake County Surveyor Patrick Johnson was listed to present a 2027 Survey and Remonumentation Grant application; staff asked the board to approve submitting an application and to authorize the administrator to sign grant documents if awarded. The grant amount in the suggested motion was $41,435.

Lake County — Nov 10, 2026

Lake County asked to approve $159,529.37 in semi-monthly accounts payables

Nov 10, 2026

Lake County building department reported 174 permits and $42,739.47 in October 2026 fees

Nov 10, 2026

Brian Mills appealed county's redactions and withholding of ICE contract for North Lake facility

Nov 10, 2026

Lake County referred some ICE-related documents to ICE; Turner appealed denial and fee

Nov 10, 2026

Foia Fee Appeal

Fee dispute from Nicole Sauch reached Lake County Board over request for records of 2019 incidents

Nov 10, 2026

Grants Orv

Lake County packet requested $20,000 amendment to FY2027 ORV law-enforcement grant

Nov 10, 2026

Grants Public Safety

Packet included draft DNR amendment to add $20,000 to Lake County ORV law enforcement grant

Nov 10, 2026

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What stands out in Lake County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Lake County with communities in Michigan or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2021, Lake County was less favorable than communities in Michigan on adults without health insurance.

0th percentile · 2021 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 10Lake County Board of Commissioners Meeting packetCounty granted some items without charge, denied or referred the ICE contract, and estimated labor-driven fees totaling $691.14 with a $345.57 deposit.Nov 10Lake County Finance Meeting packetDraft amendment adds $20,000 to patrol line; suggested motion to authorize Sergeant Robert Meyers to sign and for administration to perform budget amendments.Oct 28Lake County Board of Commissioners Meeting packetAuthorization for County Administrator to perform budget amendments and transfers.Oct 28Lake County Finance Meeting packetAutomation funds cannot be used for wages.

More coverage

Lake County finance committee asked to recommend $159,529.37 in semi‑monthly payables

Nov 10, 2026

Lake County sought $41,435 state remonumentation grant to mark 36 corners

Nov 10, 2026

Lake County finance committee was asked to recommend $118,399.47 in semi-monthly payments

Oct 28, 2026

Board asked to authorize signing of five tentative union contracts covering 2027–2029

Oct 28, 2026