Lapeer, Michigan

About Lapeer

Lapeer is a close-knit town in eastern Michigan with an estimated population of 9,146.

Lapeer holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,246 residents per square mile.

📰 Lapeer News Today

• Lapeer man charged after faking stabbing at Rowden Park WJRT ABC12 · Aug 18
• 23-year-old hospitalized after stabbing in Lapeer park WNEM · Aug 17
• Michigan’s largest free festival starts with carnival rides, live music MLive.com · Aug 18
• Gene A. Howard Obituary (2026) - Lapeer, MI - Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Lapeer Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Diane Warnke Obituary | Lynch and Sons - Lapeer | Lapeer, MI Tribute Archive · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lapeer Unique

• The only place in America named Lapeer — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern 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

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,146.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lapeer

• Applebee's — american
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Apple Tree Family Dining
• Brian's
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• E.G. Nicks Grill & Tavern — american
• Hungry Howe's Pizza
• King Buffet
• Leo's
• Lucky's Blind Fish Grill — seafood

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lapeer

• American Legion Field reviews ★
• Anrook Park reviews ★
• Audubon Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Camp Lael reviews ★
• Cramton Park reviews ★
• East Anrook Park reviews ★
• Lake Nepessing Public Access reviews ★
• Lapeer Township Park reviews ★
• Perkins Park reviews ★
• Rotary Park reviews ★
• Rowden Park reviews ★
• Water Tower Trailer Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lapeer

• CK Schickler Elementary School
• Center for Innovation
• Chatfield School
• Elva Lynch Elementary School
• Lapeer High School
• Rolland Warner Campus 67
• STRIVE Transition Program
• Thumb Correctional Facility
• Turrill Elementary School
• Zemmer Campus 89

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Mclaren Lapeer Region ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lapeer

🏘️ Nearby Communities