Idlewild
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Big Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Big Lake Public Access: 2 min walk
- Pickerel Lake: 3 min drive
Walkable for daily errands
- Big Lake Public Access: 2 min walk
- 1 places within a 10 min walk
Explore Idlewild
Same name, different focus — Idlewild is also covered as:
- Idlewild Community — community details
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Big Lake Public Access
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Big Lake
0.4 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Big Lake Public Access
Pickerel Lake
+1 more
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Martin Public Schools
Crime in Idlewild is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →Parcels / Units
1
Expected Rent
$900/mo
$800 – $1,025 · estimated range
Local Government · area-wide
Watson Township
Source: watsontownshipmi.gov · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$902/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,311 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressArea fire department (mutual aid)
Fire/burn permit contact (269) 686-5222; covered by area department.
Services for Watson Township · Source: watsontownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Idlewild are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
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Frequently asked about Idlewild
- What schools serve Idlewild?
- Idlewild is served by Martin Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Martin High School (6/10).
- Is Idlewild walkable?
- Idlewild scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.