Garfield Township, MI
Living in Garfield Township
Bikeability37
Walkability64
Commute48
Public Transit44
Affordability70
Public Safety81
Airports15
Hospitals87
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation+10 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate41%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$221 (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office11%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation2%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$173kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$664Median Monthly Rent-$139 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas42%
Utility gas14%
Wood19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Garfield Township
United States45
Michigan58
Newaygo County22
Property Crime in Garfield Township
United States48
Michigan43
Newaygo County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 17 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 11 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garfield Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding26
Tornado6
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Garfield Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Garfield Township, MI
Fremont Christian School
5 miles, NW
Cornerstone Christian Academy
6 miles, NW
Grant Christian School
10 miles, SE
Algoma Christian School
16 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Garfield Township, MI
Ferris State University
26 miles, NE
Kuyper College
31 miles, SE
Grand Valley State University
32 miles, S
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
34 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Garfield Township, MI
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
5 miles, NW
Mercy Health Hackley Campus
24 miles, SW
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital
27 miles, NE
Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus
28 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Garfield Township, MI
Muskegon County Airport
26 miles, SW
Gerald R Ford International Airport
41 miles, SE
Capital Region International Airport
78 miles, SE
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
84 miles, S