Plainfield township, Michigan
Plainfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Plainfield township is a geographic entity located in Iosco County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,353. The land area covers 103.73 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,353 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 59.9 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,634 | ±125 | 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 | 3,920 | ±175 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,634 | ±125 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,286 | ±158 |
| Median Home Value | $174,300 | ±$22,063 |
| Median Gross Rent | $830 | ±$254 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,035 | ±$9,759 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,110 | ±$3,861 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 540 | ±186 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,117 | ±146 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.2% | ±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: 3,361 (2024)
ID: 128441
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 247, HALE MI 48739-0247
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GUS Population: 25,361 (2024)
ID: 193484
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PO BOX 778, TAWAS CITY MI 48764-0778
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | TAWAS CITY, MI | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | TAWAS CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | TAWAS CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | HALE, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | TAWAS CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | TAWAS CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | TAWAS CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | WHITTEMORE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | WHITTEMORE, MI | |
| 6 Nearby | 2-13 | TAWAS CITY, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 220 NORTH WASHINGTON, HALE, MI, 48739 |
(989) 728-4086
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CURTIS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 4884 BAMFIELD ROAD, GLENNIE, MI, 48737 |
(989) 735-2601
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WHITTEMORE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 483 BULLOCK STREET, WHITTEMORE, MI, 48770 |
(989) 756-3186
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TAWAS CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 208 NORTH STREET, TAWAS CITY, MI, 48763 |
(989) 362-6557
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EAST TAWAS LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 760 NEWMAN STREET, EAST TAWAS, MI, 48730 |
(989) 362-6162
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OGEMAW DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 107 WEST MAIN STREET, ROSE CITY, MI, 48654 |
(989) 685-3300
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OGEMAW EAST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 200 WASHINGTON STREET, PRESCOTT, MI, 48756 |
(989) 873-5807
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MIKADO TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 2291 SOUTH F-41, MIKADO, MI, 48745 |
(989) 569-8175
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ROBERT J. PARKS LIBRARY
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 6010 SKEEL STREET, OSCODA, MI, 48750 |
(989) 739-9581
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SKIDWAY LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 21.1 mi away | 2129 GREENWOOD ROAD, PRESCOTT, MI, 48756 |
(989) 873-5086
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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 HALE LOUD DAM, MI US, located 3.9 miles from Plainfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9° | 10.5° | 19.2° | 1.81" | — |
| February | 30.1° | 9.7° | 19.9° | 1.52" | — |
| March | 40.6° | 18.4° | 29.5° | 1.97" | — |
| April | 53.1° | 30.2° | 41.7° | 3.08" | — |
| May | 66.2° | 41.7° | 54.0° | 3.33" | — |
| June | 76.4° | 52.1° | 64.2° | 3.51" | — |
| July | 80.7° | 57.0° | 68.8° | 3.69" | — |
| August | 78.8° | 56.0° | 67.4° | 3.32" | — |
| September | 71.3° | 48.4° | 59.9° | 2.86" | — |
| October | 58.1° | 37.2° | 47.6° | 3.17" | — |
| November | 44.5° | 27.4° | 35.9° | 2.53" | — |
| December | 33.5° | 18.2° | 25.8° | 1.92" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Lake CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Lupton CDP | CDP | 12.3 mi | — |
| Whittemore city | City | 13.1 mi | — |
| Tawas City city | City | 16.4 mi | — |
| Rose City city | City | 16.8 mi | — |
| East Tawas city | City | 17.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2606964640. • 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.