BengalMI
A town of 967.
967 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Bengal’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bengal. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Bengal
Most working residents leave Bengal for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Lansing (17%), St. Johns (11%) and Dallas (8%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Bengal has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Bengal is
Bengal beats the Michigan average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Bengal | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.5% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.7% | 11.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.9% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
97% of working residents leave Bengal for work
Where Bengal’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Bengal
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Bengal Township is a civil township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,138 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 1,138
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 735 ft