Orient township, Michigan
Orient township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Orient township is a geographic entity located in Osceola County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 746. The land area covers 34.80 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 746 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51 yrs | ±10.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 305 | ±59 | 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 | 529 | ±71 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 305 | ±59 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 224 | ±51 |
| Median Home Value | $173,400 | ±$46,096 |
| Median Gross Rent | $883 | ±$510 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,596 | ±$12,206 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,213 | ±$6,746 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 68 | ±33 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±2.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 277 | ±99 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.7% | ±10.6% |
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 ORIENT
GUS Population: 747 (2024)
ID: 167234
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TWP CLERK
5755 30TH AVE, SEARS MI 49679-8078
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COUNTY OF OSCEOLA
GUS Population: 23,484 (2024)
ID: 166608
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
301 W UPTON AVE, REED CITY MI 49677-1182
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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 | KG-05 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | REMUS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | REMUS, 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 | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | 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 | 19.6 mi away | 1375 S Clare Ave, Harrison, MI, 48625-9447 |
9893866622
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EVART PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 105 NORTH MAIN STREET, EVART, MI, 49631 |
(231) 734-5542
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Ferris State University
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College | 21.6 mi away | 1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI, 49307-2251 |
2315912000
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BARRYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 198 NORTHERN AVENUE, BARRYTON, MI, 49305 |
(989) 382-5288
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CHIPPEWA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 19171 4TH STREET, CHIPPEWA LAKE, MI, 49320 |
(231) 867-2014
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SURREY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 105 EAST MICHIGAN STREET, FARWELL, MI, 48622 |
(989) 588-9782
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SHERMAN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 3453 NORTH SCHOOL ROAD, WEIDMAN, MI, 48893 |
(989) 644-5131
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MARION DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 120 EAST MAIN STREET, MARION, MI, 49665 |
(231) 743-2421
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MORTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 110 SOUTH JAMES STREET, MECOSTA, MI, 49332 |
(231) 972-8315
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PERE MARQUETTE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 185 EAST FOURTH STREET, CLARE, MI, 48617 |
(989) 386-7576
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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 BIG RAPIDS WTP, MI US, located 20.8 miles from Orient township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.2° | 12.7° | 20.4° | 2.43" | 17.8" |
| February | 31.4° | 12.2° | 21.8° | 1.97" | 16.0" |
| March | 42.0° | 19.8° | 30.9° | 2.57" | 7.7" |
| April | 54.8° | 30.9° | 42.9° | 3.95" | 1.5" |
| May | 67.6° | 43.2° | 55.4° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.2° | 53.0° | 65.1° | 3.36" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.3° | 57.1° | 69.2° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.0° | 55.0° | 67.0° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.6° | 46.9° | 59.3° | 3.02" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.1° | 36.3° | 47.2° | 3.76" | 0.2" |
| November | 44.1° | 27.5° | 35.8° | 3.05" | 3.8" |
| December | 33.2° | 19.3° | 26.3° | 2.33" | 14.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evart city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Barryton village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
| Farwell village | Village | 13.5 mi | — |
| Weidman CDP | CDP | 14.0 mi | — |
| Hersey village | Village | 15.5 mi | — |
| Marion village | Village | 15.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2613361080. • 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.