Freeman township, Michigan
Freeman township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Freeman township is a geographic entity located in Clare County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,138. The land area covers 34.58 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,138 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 54 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 599 | ±97 | 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 | 1,104 | ±133 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 599 | ±97 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 505 | ±92 |
| Median Home Value | $150,600 | ±$17,106 |
| Median Gross Rent | $827 | ±$55 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,063 | ±$7,060 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,682 | ±$5,120 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 141 | ±53 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 455 | ±115 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.5% | ±3.9% |
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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GUS Population: 1,136 (2024)
ID: 166937
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
7280 MANNSIDING RD, LAKE MI 48632-9278
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GUS Population: 31,405 (2024)
ID: 166583
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
225 W MAIN ST, HARRISON MI 48625-8336
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BARRYTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CLARE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | CLARE, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CLARE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | CLARE, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | CLARE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | EVART, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | EVART, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | EVART, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | FARWELL, 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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Mid Michigan College
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College | 13.5 mi away | 1375 S Clare Ave, Harrison, MI, 48625-9447 |
9893866622
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MARION DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 120 EAST MAIN STREET, MARION, MI, 49665 |
(231) 743-2421
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EVART PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 105 NORTH MAIN STREET, EVART, MI, 49631 |
(231) 734-5542
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SURREY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 105 EAST MICHIGAN STREET, FARWELL, MI, 48622 |
(989) 588-9782
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HARRISON DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 125 W. BEECH STREET, HARRISON, MI, 48625 |
(989) 539-6711
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BARRYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 198 NORTHERN AVENUE, BARRYTON, MI, 49305 |
(989) 382-5288
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PERE MARQUETTE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 185 EAST FOURTH STREET, CLARE, MI, 48617 |
(989) 386-7576
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MCBAIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 107 EAST MAPLE STREET, MCBAIN, MI, 49657 |
(231) 825-2197
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SHERMAN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 3453 NORTH SCHOOL ROAD, WEIDMAN, MI, 48893 |
(989) 644-5131
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CHIPPEWA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 19171 4TH STREET, CHIPPEWA LAKE, MI, 49320 |
(231) 867-2014
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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 HOUGHTON LAKE 6 WSW, MI US, located 25.5 miles from Freeman township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4° | 10.7° | 19.5° | 1.79" | 15.6" |
| February | 31.6° | 10.3° | 20.9° | 1.54" | 14.6" |
| March | 41.8° | 17.4° | 29.6° | 1.68" | 7.9" |
| April | 54.4° | 29.1° | 41.8° | 3.10" | 3.8" |
| May | 67.8° | 40.2° | 54.0° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.7° | 49.6° | 63.6° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.9° | 53.3° | 67.6° | 2.93" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.0° | 51.4° | 65.7° | 3.05" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.2° | 43.2° | 57.7° | 2.84" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.5° | 34.4° | 46.4° | 3.48" | 0.5" |
| November | 44.3° | 26.4° | 35.3° | 2.43" | 5.6" |
| December | 33.5° | 18.2° | 25.8° | 1.86" | 18.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion village | Village | 11.1 mi | — |
| Farwell village | Village | 11.8 mi | — |
| Harrison city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
| Evart city | City | 12.4 mi | — |
| Barryton village | Village | 15.2 mi | — |
| Clare city | City | 16.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2603530560. • 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.