Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 28 min5:50 am – 9:18 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 55 min8:03 am – 4:58 pm
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People1,441 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 44.0665 householdsMedian household income $53,021Median home value $115,500Median rent $911 a month75% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,589 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting7.1% unemployment rate60% of adults are in the labour force, 644 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, manufacturing 21%, retail 11%Average commute 19 minutes76% drive alone, 19% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle, 1% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher93% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 79°F, lows 57°FColdest month January: highs 28°F, lows 15°F34 in of rain a yearwettest month August43 in of snow a year, on about 29 days5 days above 90°F, 151 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Filion 5nnw station, 7 mi away; snow from Cass City 1 Ssw
Nearby landmarksLittle Pigeon Riverriver · 7.0 miRush Lakelake · 8.9 miPigeon Riverriver · 9.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsOliver Township State Game Areastate conservation land · 1.6 mi · 130 acresPinnebog Heights Hunt Clubnature preserve · 5.4 mi · 237 acresSleeper State Parkstate park · 9.4 mi · 727 acresBrookfield Township No. 2 State Game Areastate conservation land · 7.6 miRush Lake State Game Areastate conservation land · 8.0 mi · 2,165 acresWicox Parkpark · 8.0 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowHuron County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality90% of days had good air in 2025190 of 212 days measured20 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 38, worst day 108main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Huron County monitors, MI
Internet at home83% of households have a broadband subscription56% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone12% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterVillage of Elktonserves 808 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation640 ft195 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalScheurer Hospital6.3 miPost officeElkton Post Office1.9 miTown hallElkton Village Hall1.9 miPoliceElkton Police Department1.9 miFire stationOliver Township Fire Department1.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMBS International Airport MBS51 miMajor airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW113 miUS highwayUS 2327 miAmtrakLapeer, MI LPE55 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48731 ZIP area.
