Whipple Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $208K·Walkability 0.0/10
If you're driving out here for the first time, just know you're heading straight for serious shoreline — this stretch sits right on Lake Michigan, and that proximity changes everything about how the place feels. The water isn't some distant amenity; it's the reason people are out here. Hungerford Lake Recreation Area is about three miles down the road if you want a quieter alternative or a break from the bigger lake's activity.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Whipple Lake within walking distance
- Hungerford Lake Recreation Area: 22 min drive
- Oxford Lake: 20 min drive
$208K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Whipple Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,415/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
McDuffee Creek Nature Preserve
3.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Crime in Whipple 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Barton Township
Source: bartontownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$944/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,350 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.9¢/kWh
Regional IOU; rural pockets Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressPropane / LP (no piped gas)
Remote rural township; likely propane rather than piped natural gas.
Confirm by addressArea fire department (Reed City/Newaygo Co. mutual aid)
Far-NE township near Reed City; covered by nearest area fire dept via mutual aid.
Services for Barton · Source: bartontownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Whipple 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.
Frequently asked about Whipple Lake
- What do homes cost in Whipple Lake?
- The median home value in Whipple Lake is about $208,425. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- Is Whipple Lake walkable?
- Whipple Lake scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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