Garfield Township, MI
Living in Garfield Township
Bikeability
14
Walkability
31
Commute
19
Public Transit
22
Affordability
94
Public Safety
56
Airports
14
Hospitals
81
Colleges
42
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
27
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.9k
Population
+287 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
9%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate35%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$35k
Median Household Income
+$2.3k (2010–19)
81%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
36 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office16%
Service29%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$114k
Median Home Value
+$18k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$533
Median Monthly Rent
+$97 (2010–19)
35%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas29%
Utility gas52%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Garfield Township
United States45
Michigan58
Clare County37
Property Crime in Garfield Township
United States48
Michigan43
Clare County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 2 | 18 |
| Feb | 22 | 2 | 12 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garfield Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Garfield Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Garfield Township, MI
Daystar Christian Academy
10 miles, W
Great Lakes Mennonite School
13 miles, E
St Joseph the Worker School
15 miles, SE
East Dover School
16 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Garfield Township, MI
Central Michigan University
23 miles, SE
Ferris State University
25 miles, SW
Alma College
38 miles, SE
Northwood University
42 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Garfield Township, MI
Midmichigan Medical Center-Clare
14 miles, E
McLaren Central Michigan
23 miles, SE
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
23 miles, W
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Garfield Township, MI
MBS International Airport
54 miles, SE
Cherry Capital Airport
66 miles, NW
Gerald R Ford International Airport
72 miles, S
Muskegon County Airport
76 miles, SW