Sand Lake, Michigan
Village · Population 480 · #442 in Michigan
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About Sand Lake
Sand Lake is a tiny community in central Michigan, home to 480 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Sand Lake holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.71 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 676 residents per square mile.
📰 Sand Lake News Today
- Scott Rosenberger Obituary (1966 - 2026) - Sand Lake, MI MLive.com · Aug 16
- Sand Lake, Iosco County Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- ELECTION RESULTS: Sand Lake to retain its status as a village after voters reject disincorporation FOX 17 West Michigan News · May 5
- Jill Fennessy Obituary (06/15/1954 - 08/17/2026) - Sand Lake, MI MLive.com · Aug 17
- JUST IN: Village of Sand Lake will continue after ballot proposal fails to reach two-thirds majority thedailynews.cc · May 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sand Lake Unique
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sand Lake
- Bernita Mae Cafe (café)
- Lakeside Inn
- Lulu's Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeVillage
Population (2024)480
Rank in state#442 of 533
Land area0.71 sq mi
Density676/sq mi
Coordinates43.2886, -85.5240