Muskrat Lake
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 4.8/10
The first thing you notice out here is the water—Duck Lake sits practically on your doorstep, less than a fifth of a mile away, and there's a public access point just a seven-minute walk if you want to launch a kayak or cast a line without overthinking it. The landscape is defined by that lake proximity; homes sit among mature trees with genuine access to the water rather than just a view of it from a distance. It's the kind of place where you can reasonably spend a summer evening on the lake and be back before dark.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Muskrat Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Eagle Lake: 10 min bike
- Duck Lake Public Access: 11 min bike
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Explore Muskrat Lake
Same name, different focus — Muskrat Lake is also covered as:
- Muskrat Lake Lake Area — lake area details
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Duck Lake Public Access
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Allegan Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Duck Lake Public Access
Eagle Lake
+1 more
Crime in Muskrat Lake 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Cheshire Township
Source: cheshiretownship.org · 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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,466 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co|Indiana Michigan Power Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressLocal township/area fire department
Rural fire coverage; confirm provider.
Services for Cheshire Township · Source: cheshiretownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Muskrat Lake 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.
🏫 Schools(9)
Moon School
Wager School
Healy School
Munn School
Lindsley School
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Duck Lake Public Access
Eagle Lake Public Access
Three Legged Lake Public Access
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Kal-Haven Trail
Bike Path
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Frequently asked about Muskrat Lake
- What schools serve Muskrat Lake?
- Muskrat Lake is served by Allegan Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ward Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Muskrat Lake walkable?
- Muskrat Lake scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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