Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 25 min6:01 am – 9:26 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 58 min8:11 am – 5:08 pm
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People9,156 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 37.13,370 householdsMedian household income $74,235Median home value $207,900Median rent $832 a month91% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,808 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.7% unemployment rate69% of adults are in the labour force, 4,916 employedMain industries: manufacturing 22%, construction 16%, retail 15%Average commute 36 minutes77% drive alone, 13% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 7% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher89% finished high school, 6% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 84°F, lows 56°FColdest month January: highs 31°F, lows 13°F37 in of rain a year, on about 76 dayswettest month May73 in of snow a year, on about 49 days14 days above 90°F, 162 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Greenville 2 Nne station, 19 mi away
Nearby landmarksIndian Lakelake · 3.2 miWhite Pine Trail State Parkpark · 1.4 miHenkel Lakelake · 1.7 miLittle Muskegon Riverriver · 8.8 miBrady Hillspeak · 8.0 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsCounty Parkpark · under a mileTownship of Reynolds Parkpark · 2.7 mi · 83 acresLangston State Game Areastate conservation land · 11.3 mi · 3,259 acresNewaygo Prairiestate conservation land · 11.5 mi · 109 acresKarner Bluestate conservation land · 12.2 mi · 81 acresRogue River State Game Areastate conservation land · 12.6 mi · 6,207 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 LowMontcalm County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality42% of days had good air in 2025153 of 365 days measured203 moderate, 7 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 2 unhealthy daysMedian index 52, worst day 163main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Kent County, MI, 26 mi away
Internet at home81% of households have a broadband subscription51% have cable, fibre or DSL18% rely on a mobile data plan alone16% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterHoward Cityserves 1,800 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
Elevation888 ft271 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalSpectrum Health United Hospital19.6 miPost officeHoward City Post Office1.5 miTown hallHoward City Village Hall1.5 miPoliceMorley Police Department6.3 miFire stationHoward City Fire Department1.5 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 otherSchoolTri County Alternative Education Program - School1.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportGerald R. Ford International Airport GRR36 miInterstateI-9628 miUS highwayUS 131under a mileAmtrakGrand Rapids, MI GRR32 miCoachHoward City (Bus Shelter)Indian Trails1.4 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 49329 ZIP area.
