Bentley township, Michigan
Bentley township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bentley township is a geographic entity located in Gladwin County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 858. The land area covers 34.64 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 858 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs | ±8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 349 | ±80 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 357 | ±80 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 349 | ±80 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $153,200 | ±$28,642 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,523 | ±$15,657 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,100 | ±$5,493 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 80 | ±57 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 378 | ±87 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92% | ±11% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BENTLEY
GUS Population: 855 (2024)
ID: 166983
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
4133 RHODES RD, RHODES MI 48652-9732
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GUS Population: 25,995 (2024)
ID: 208279
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: LAURA BRANDON-MAVEL CLERK
401 W CEDAR AVE, GLADWIN MI 48624-2058
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MIDLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BEAVERTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BEAVERTON, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | GLADWIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | GLADWIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GLADWIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | GLADWIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | GLADWIN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | MIDLAND, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LINWOOD, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ross Medical Education Center-Midland
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College Vocational | 15.3 mi away | 2600 N. Saginaw, Suite B, Midland, MI, 48640-2690 |
9896333068
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BEAVERTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 106 TONKIN ST., BEAVERTON, MI, 48612 |
(989) 435-3981
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Northwood University
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College | 16.3 mi away | 4000 Whiting Dr, Midland, MI, 48640-2398 |
8006229000
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PINCONNING BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 218 SOUTH KAISER STREET, PINCONNING, MI, 48650 |
(989) 879-3283
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Delta College
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College | 24.4 mi away | 1961 Delta Road, University Center, MI, 48710 |
9896869000
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GLADWIN COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 402 JAMES ROBERTSON DRIVE, GLADWIN, MI, 48624 |
(989) 426-8221
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MARY JOHNSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 114 NORTH COURT STREET, STANDISH, MI, 48658 |
(989) 846-6611
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GRACE A. DOW MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 1710 WEST SAINT ANDREWS ROAD, MIDLAND, MI, 48640 |
(989) 837-3430
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COLEMAN AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 111 FIRST STREET, COLEMAN, MI, 48618 |
(989) 465-6398
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AUBURN AREA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 235 WEST MIDLAND ROAD, AUBURN, MI, 48611 |
(989) 662-2381
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GLADWIN, MI US, located 14.8 miles from Bentley township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.2° | 12.7° | 20.9° | 2.15" | 13.8" |
| February | 32.0° | 12.5° | 22.2° | 1.70" | 11.4" |
| March | 42.6° | 20.4° | 31.5° | 2.05" | 6.7" |
| April | 55.5° | 31.0° | 43.3° | 3.53" | 2.8" |
| May | 68.4° | 42.7° | 55.5° | 3.78" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.1° | 52.8° | 65.5° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.0° | 57.1° | 69.6° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 55.2° | 67.6° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.7° | 47.4° | 60.1° | 2.79" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.5° | 37.0° | 48.3° | 3.24" | 0.4" |
| November | 45.6° | 28.3° | 36.9° | 2.53" | 2.8" |
| December | 34.3° | 19.9° | 27.1° | 2.20" | 10.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverton city | City | 12.6 mi | — |
| Pinconning city | City | 13.6 mi | — |
| Sanford village | Village | 14.8 mi | — |
| Gladwin city | City | 15.0 mi | — |
| Standish city | City | 15.7 mi | — |
| Sterling village | Village | 16.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2605107360. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.