Garfield Township, MI
Living in Garfield Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute5
Public Transit1
Affordability94
Public Safety42
Airports4
Hospitals96
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
721Population+27 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years41%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate46%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$8.2k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
44 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector75%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office15%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$107kMedian Home Value-$11k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$821Median Monthly Rent+$313 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas50%
Utility gas3%
Wood34%
Crime
Violent Crime in Garfield Township
United States45
Michigan58
Kalkaska County49
Property Crime in Garfield Township
United States48
Michigan43
Kalkaska County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 2 | 27 |
| Feb | 21 | 2 | 18 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 11 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 3 | 9 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 23 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garfield Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding11
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Garfield Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Garfield Township, MI
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic School
26 miles, SE
Northern Michigan Christian School
27 miles, S
Northview Sda Christian School
27 miles, SW
Traverse City Seventh-Day Adventist School
27 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Garfield Township, MI
Ferris State University
64 miles, S
Central Michigan University
68 miles, S
Northwood University
74 miles, SE
Alma College
83 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Garfield Township, MI
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
14 miles, NW
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
18 miles, NE
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
28 miles, SW
Munson Medical Center
33 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Garfield Township, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
30 miles, NW
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
71 miles, N
Alpena County Regional Airport
81 miles, NE
MBS International Airport
85 miles, SE