Garfield Township, MI

Living in Garfield Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 5
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 96
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Colleges 41
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Schools 20
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Residents

721 Population +27 (2010–19)
56  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
64% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate46%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$8.2k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
44  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector75%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office15%
Service33%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$107k Median Home Value -$11k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$821 Median Monthly Rent +$313 (2010–19)
35% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas50%
Utility gas3%
Wood34%

Crime

Violent Crime in Garfield Township

United States45
Michigan58
Kalkaska County49

Property Crime in Garfield Township

United States48
Michigan43
Kalkaska County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 19 2 27
Feb 21 2 18
Mar 30 2 11
Apr 43 3 4
May 55 3 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 68 3 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 59 4 0
Oct 47 4 1
Nov 36 3 9
Dec 25 2 23

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garfield Township

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding11
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Garfield Township, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Garfield Township, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Garfield Township, MI

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Northwood University
74 miles, SE
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Alma College
83 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Garfield Township, MI

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Munson Medical Center
33 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Garfield Township, MI

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Cherry Capital Airport
30 miles, NW
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