Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 23 min5:58 am – 9:20 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 0 min8:05 am – 5:05 pm
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People3,088 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 49.01,327 householdsMedian household income $63,299Median home value $161,300Median rent $916 a month87% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,841 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting9.5% unemployment rate61% of adults are in the labour force, 1,451 employedMain industries: education and health care 25%, manufacturing 18%, retail 9%Average commute 29 minutes82% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher93% finished high school, 3% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 83°F, lows 62°FColdest month January: highs 31°F, lows 18°F34 in of rain a year, on about 72 dayswettest month May38 in of snow a year, on about 29 days11 days above 90°F, 144 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Saint Johns station, 11 mi away; snow from Owosso Wwtp
Nearby landmarksBradshaw Hillpeak · 3.1 miRochester Lakelake · 5.7 miLittle Maple Riverriver · 6.1 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsElsie Parkpark · 1.2 miAshley Sportsmen Clubnature preserve · 4.8 mi · 81 acresMaple River/Gratiot-Saginaw Connector State Game Areastate conservation land · 6.1 mi · 310 acresGratiot-Saginaw State Game Areastate conservation land · 7.1 mi · 16,698 acresSleepy Hollow State Parkstate park · 10.0 mi · 72 acresForest Reservestate conservation land · 10.4 mi · 679 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.5 on 2 Sep 199424 mi away, near DeWitt, MichiganMost recent: magnitude 3.5 on 2 Sep 199424 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowClinton County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality90% of days had good air in 2025184 of 204 days measured19 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 39, worst day 119main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Clinton County monitors, MI
Internet at home83% of households have a broadband subscription50% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone15% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterVillage of Elsieserves 966 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation716 ft218 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMemorial Healthcare Hospital11.5 miPost officeElsie Post Officeunder a mileTown hallElsie Village Hall1.0 miPoliceElsie Police Department1.0 miFire stationElsie Area Fire Department and Rescue1.0 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 elementaryElementaryE E Knight Elementary School1.1 miCollegeBaker College - Owosso Campus12.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportCapital Region International Airport LAN25 miMajor airportGerald R. Ford International Airport GRR60 miInterstateI-6919 miUS highwayN US Hwy 1279.3 miAmtrakDurand, MI DRD24 miCoachOwossoIndian Trails12 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48831 ZIP area.
