Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 28 min5:57 am – 9:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 55 min8:10 am – 5:05 pm
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People6,345 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 48.92,490 householdsMedian household income $56,804Median home value $136,700Median rent $761 a month89% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,494 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.7% unemployment rate51% of adults are in the labour force, 2,553 employedMain industries: manufacturing 21%, education and health care 21%, retail 17%Average commute 23 minutes78% drive alone, 15% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 5% 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, 6% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, German or Dutch 3%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 84°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 30°F, lows 16°F35 in of rain a yearwettest month June49 in of snow a year, on about 29 days13 days above 90°F, 147 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Central Michigan Univ station, 18 mi away; snow from Gladwin
Nearby landmarksOtter Lakelake · 2.9 miMinnow Lakelake · 1.0 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsEagle Glen Golf Coursenature preserve · 1.1 mi · 174 acresFarwell Little Leaguerecreation area · 1.2 miWilson State Parkstate park · 14.0 miManistee National Forestnational forest · 35.1 mi · 538,905 acresAu Sable Land Utilization Projectnational forest · 52.9 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 LowClare County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality87% of days had good air in 2025313 of 360 days measured43 moderate, 4 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 35, worst day 133main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Missaukee County, MI, 35 mi away
Internet at home85% of households have a broadband subscription52% have cable, fibre or DSL19% rely on a mobile data plan alone13% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterVillage of Farwellserves 871 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation914 ft279 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMid Michigan Medical Center - Clare6.2 miPost officeFarwell Post Office1.1 miTown hallFarwell Village Hall1.2 miPoliceClare Police Department6.1 miFire stationSurrey Township Fire Department1.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi3 schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 highElementaryFarwell Elementary School1.4 miHighFarwell High School1.5 miMiddleFarwell Middle School1.6 miCollegeMid Michigan College - Harrison Campus11.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMBS International Airport MBS46 miMajor airportGerald R. Ford International Airport GRR73 miInterstateI-7538 miUS highwayUS 102.3 miAmtrakGrand Rapids, MI GRR72 miCoachClare (Marathon Gas)Indian Trails6.2 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48622 ZIP area.
