Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 24 min5:53 am – 9:17 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 59 min8:02 am – 5:00 pm
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People2,547 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 36.5838 householdsMedian household income $86,905Median home value $143,200Median rent $1,007 a month95% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,578 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting7.4% unemployment rate65% of adults are in the labour force, 1,164 employedMain industries: manufacturing 25%, education and health care 19%, construction 15%Average commute 43 minutes85% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 5% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages10% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher88% finished high school, 1% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 82°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 31°F, lows 16°F36 in of rain a year, on about 83 dayswettest month August49 in of snow a year, on about 34 days9 days above 90°F, 138 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lapeer 2w station, 13 mi away; snow from Millington 3 Se
Parks and public landsWatertown Parkpark · 3.2 mi · 50 acresTownship of Watertown Parkpark · 3.3 mi · 90 acresMurphy Lake State Game Areastate conservation land · 3.8 mi · 2,697 acresLapeer State Game Areastate conservation land · 6.6 mi · 8,555 acresClark Lake State Game Areastate conservation land · 11.2 mi · 87 acresTuscola State Game Areastate conservation land · 11.2 mi · 9,100 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 LowTuscola County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality92% of days had good air in 2025329 of 358 days measured28 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 35, worst day 112main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Tuscola County monitors, MI
Internet at home80% of households have a broadband subscription63% have cable, fibre or DSL6% rely on a mobile data plan alone20% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Caroserves 5,029 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation817 ft249 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMclaren Lapeer Region Hospital12.8 miPost officeFostoria Post Officeunder a mileTown hallWatertown Township Hallunder a milePoliceMayville Police Department6.4 miFire stationWatertown Township Fire Departmentunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeMott Community College13.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportBishop International Airport FNT27 miMajor airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW71 miInterstateI-6915 miUS highwayUS 2321 miAmtrakLapeer, MI LPE14 miCoachFlint (Bus/Train)Indian Trails22 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48435 ZIP area.
