Lapeer, MI

Lapeer, Michigan

Introduction to Lapeer, Michigan

Lapeer, Michigan, in Lapeer county, is 18 miles E of Flint, Michigan and 51 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The city has a population of 9,072.

Lapeer History

Lapeer is the county seat of the Lapeer County. Most of the land belonging to the city was taken from the Mayfield and Elba Townships. The name Lapeer is the Americanized form of the French term la pierre, meaning flint or flint stone. Many of the historic homes in Lapeer are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lapeer and nearby Attractions

• Addison Oaks County Park
• Alfred P. Sloan Museum
• Metamora-Hadley State Recreation Area
• Piety Hill Historic District
• Mount Holly
• Detroit Zoo

Things To Do In Lapeer

Lapeer is home to many historic homes that have been restored to display their original elegance. These buildings feature Gothic, Italianate, Greek and Queen Anne architectural designs and are a part of the Piety Hill Historic District. Pix Theatre is the focal point of all local art and community activities. The theater showcases musical and theatrical performances, while the Alfred P. Sloan Museum and the Flint Institute of Arts are nearby as well. Addison Oaks County Park, Crampton Park, Bald Mountain Recreation Area, Ortonville State Recreation Area and Holly State Recreation Area offer various rec recreational opportunities.

Lapeer Transportation

Oakland County International is the nearest major airport.

Lapeer Higher Education

Baker College of Flint, the University of Michigan-Flint, Kettering University and Mott Community College are some of the colleges and universities accessible from Lapeer.

High Points

Lapeer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 13%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Lapeer, MI

Comparing Lapeer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Lapeer Almanac

Lapeer Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lapeer Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lapeer, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lapeer Public Libraries

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Lapeer Hospitals

LAPEER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1375 N MAIN ST
(810) 667-5580
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Lapeer

Lapeer High Schools (2004)

LAPEER WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
170 MILLVILLE ROAD
810-667-2423
Serves 1,471 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

LAPEER EAST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
933 S. SAGINAW STREET
810-667-2418
Serves 1,442 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Lapeer Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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