Whitmore Lake, Michigan
Whitmore Lake is a community of 7,878 people in Livingston County, Michigan.
Why visit Whitmore Lake
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Nathan B. Devereaux Octagon House, Alonzo W. Olds House and Links at Whitmore Lake Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; February lows average 14°F.
Weather in Whitmore Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Whitmore Lake
Whitmore Lake is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community spans the boundary between Green Oak Township in Livingston County and Northfield Township in Washtenaw County. The population of the CDP was 7,584 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Whitmore Lake, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Nathan B. Devereaux Octagon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Alonzo W. Olds House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes10
Where to stay1
History
The area was first settled by land surveyors Johnathon Stratton and Luke Whitmore, who came here from nearby Ann Arbor settlement in 1825. Stratton suggested the name of the new area and the surrounding lake as Whitmore, and it became mapped under that name. In 1829, Whitmore owned land in the area and became the first county treasurer. A post office began operating here on June 9, 1834, with George Dexter serving as the first postmaster. The post office was first named Northfield after its northern location in Northfield Township, but it was changed to Whitmore Lake on December 27, 1854.
From the History section of Whitmore Lake, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Brighton First, Whitmore Lake Campus
Church · United Methodist · 0.4 mi
9318 Main Street, Whitmore Lake
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries14
William A Brummer Elementary School
School · 4.0 mi
9919 N Rushton Rd, South Lyon
Map of Whitmore Lake
40 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 | 34°F | 14°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 54°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 59°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Whitmore Lake 1Nw (2 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
Livingston County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 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
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- South Lyon 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Brighton 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Dexter 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Ann Arbor 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Pinckney 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Wixom 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Novi 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Ypsilanti 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Northville 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Milford 14 mi northeast, about 22 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
- Main Street Whitmore Lake Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Wesley United Methodist Church, 9318 Main Street, Whitmore Lake, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Devereaux Octagon House, Matt Cash, Public domain
- Alonzo W. Olds House, Victor Stankiewicz, Public domain
- Bucolic Vista, Nollar Road, Northfield Township, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Fall Colors Vista, Nollar Road at Six Mile Road, Northfield Township, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- South Lyon High School Shoe Tree, Spencer Road, South Lyon, Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Patriotic Bear, 9440 Kearny Road, Northfield Township, Michigan - panoramio, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
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