Lake Fenton, Michigan
Lake Fenton is a community of 6,417 people in Genesee County, Michigan.
Why visit Lake Fenton
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails and 18 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Benjamin Bangs House, Bridge Street-Broad Street Historic District, SkipperBud's and Dauner Martin Nature Sanctuary.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Lake Fenton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Fenton
Lake Fenton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fenton Charter Township, Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Lake Fenton had a population of 5,905. The CDP includes the unincorporated communities of Bayport Park and Lakeside.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Fenton, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks11
Benjamin Bangs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
House in Fenton, Michigan
Bridge Street-Broad Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic district in Linden, Michigan
Col. J. Hinckley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
House in Fenton, Michigan
Dibbleville-Fentonville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Primarily residential historic district roughly bounded by Shiawassee, Riggs, Holly and George Streets in Fenton, Michigan
Edwin Trump House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
House in Fenton, Michigan
Fenton Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Railway station in Fenton, the United States of America
H. N. Jennings House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
House in Fenton, Michigan
Linden Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Gristmill located in Linden, Michigan
Volney Church-Carlos B. Shotwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
House in Fenton, Michigan
David B. Colwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Dauner Martin Nature Sanctuary
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
155-acre sanctuary offering wooded hiking trails through pine groves on dirt & boardwalk paths.
Restaurants and cafes18
The Last Level Bar & Games
Bar and pub · 1.7 mi
Barcade. Earn tokens by purchasing a drink.
14281 N Fenton RD, Fenton
Mo-Th 16:00-00:00; Fr 16:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00; Su 12:00-00:00
6 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship3
Transfiguration Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.6 mi
14176 Fenton Road, Fenton
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Map of Lake Fenton
74 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 34°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 55°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 21°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Linden Wwtp (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Genesee County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-01-16: Contaminated Water (Toxic Substances)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bishop International Airport (FNT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Fenton 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Holly 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Argentine 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Grand Blanc 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Goodrich 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Burton 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Flint 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Ortonville 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Durand 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Flushing 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Linden Mill, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Edwin Trump House Fenton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hinckley House Fenton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benjamin Bangs House Fenton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dibbleville Fentonville HD A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jennings House Fenton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bridge Street-Broad Street Historic District A, Matthew Lampe, Public domain
- Church Shotwell House Fenton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fenton MI Railroad Depot, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colwell House Fenton MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A.J. Phillips Building Fenton Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Fenton Michigan United Methodist Church, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
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