Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 29 min5:54 am – 9:22 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 54 min8:07 am – 5:01 pm
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People1,081 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 47.4454 householdsMedian household income $58,846Median home value $160,900Median rent $900 a month94% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,591 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.0% unemployment rate54% of adults are in the labour force, 477 employedMain industries: retail 23%, manufacturing 17%, construction 14%Average commute 36 minutes83% drive alone, 13% car-pool, 4% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher86% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 58°FColdest month January: highs 28°F, lows 14°F31 in of rain a year, on about 71 dayswettest month June49 in of snow a year, on about 29 days7 days above 90°F, 164 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Standish 4ne station, 14 mi away; snow from Gladwin
Nearby landmarksMolasses River Flooding Number Threereservoir · 1.6 miMolasses River Flooding Number Fivereservoir · 4.8 miLittle Molasses Riverriver · 6.5 miMolasses Riverriver · 7.3 miLake Charlylelake · 9.4 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsTimbertrails Conservation Clubnature preserve · 2.0 mi · 689 acresBentley Marsh Flooding State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.1 mi · 1,445 acresMolasses River Flooding No.5 State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.3 mi · 1,460 acresBently Township Parkpark · 5.7 miPinconning Township State Game Areastate conservation land · 8.4 mi · 51 acresMolasses River Flooding No.1 State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 8.6 mi · 3,153 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowBay County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality70% of days had good air in 2025252 of 358 days measured103 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 39, worst day 139main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Bay County monitors, MI
Internet at home86% of households have a broadband subscription19% have cable, fibre or DSL55% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Bay Cityserves 32,255 people from surface water purchased1 health-based violation since 2021latest Jan 2024: lead and copper, treatment techniqueSource: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation799 ft244 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMyMichigan Medical Center Standish9.6 miPost officeRhodes Post Office3.3 miTown hallLincoln Township Hall7.3 miFire stationGibson Township Fire Department Station1.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMBS International Airport MBS29 miMajor airportGerald R. Ford International Airport GRR101 miInterstateI-757.0 miUS highwayUS 237.0 miAmtrakFlint, MI FLN69 miCoachPinconning (The Cheese House)Indian Trails9.6 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48613 ZIP area.
