Fife Lake, Michigan
Village · Population 471 · #446 in Michigan
About Fife Lake
Fife Lake is a tiny community in northern Michigan with an estimated population of 471.
Officially, Fife Lake is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 645 residents per square mile.
📰 Fife Lake News Today
- Facing money woes, Michigan villages mull extreme solutions: ceasing to exist Bridge Michigan · Aug 8
- Fife Lake Voters Mull 'Unprecedented' Village Disincorporation The Ticker · Aug 1
- Michael Roger Carter Jr. Obituary (2026) - Fife Lake, MI - Kalkaska Funeral & Cremation Services Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Benzie Co. voters reject millage by 9 votes, Fife Lake carries on as village Interlochen Public Radio · Aug 5
- NoMI Real Estate Crush: Glamping Yurt in Fife Lake MyNorth.com · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fife Lake Unique
- The only place in America named Fife Lake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Fife Lake
- Fife Lake Inn
- Loon's Nest
- The Upper Bar & Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Fife Lake Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fife Lake
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Fife Lake
- Fife Lake Elementary School
- Forest Area High School
- Forest Area Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeVillage
Population (2024)471
Rank in state#446 of 533
Land area0.73 sq mi
Density645/sq mi
Coordinates44.5758, -85.3478