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Three Lakes, MI
Census-designated place in Baraga County, Michigan.
Population
172
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
0
Three Lakes and its ZIP codes
Three Lakes at a glance
- Three Lakes is 84% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baraga County. PPP loans are for Three Lakes.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,198
2,965 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,699
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.1M
FY 2026, $10,676 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Three Lakes, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
553
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 2°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Three Lakes, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Three Lakes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MichigammeCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.4 |
| RepublicCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| CovingtonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| L'AnseVillage | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| ZebaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.6 |
| BaragaVillage | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| West IshpemingCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3 |
| SkaneeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.7 |
| AmasaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4 |
| IshpemingCity | 25 mi | 8.7 |
| PelkieCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.3 |
| NegauneeCity | 29 mi | 13.4 |
| PalmerCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Three Lakes, MI in?
- Three Lakes is in Baraga County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Three Lakes, MI?
- About 172 people live in Three Lakes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Three Lakes?
- Nearby places include Michigamme (6.2 mi), Republic (14 mi), Covington (17 mi), L'Anse (19 mi), Zeba (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023