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Fayette

A township of 1,113 people in Hillsdale County, Michigan
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Conserved land0%1 of 12,881 acres
Trails4.4 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Fayette

Civil township in Michigan, United States
1,113Population
23.4 sq miArea
1,109 ftElevation

Fayette Township is a civil township of Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,113 at the 2020 census, which ranks it the least-populated township in the county. This is a significant decrease from 3,326 at the 2010 census, which was due to the village of Jonesville incorporating as an autonomous city in 2014.

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Most working residents leave Fayette for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Hillsdale (23%), Jonesville (13%) and Ann Arbor (5%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Hillsdale
23%
Jonesville
13%
Ann Arbor
5%
Coldwater
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Fayette →

Health in Fayette

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7worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Hillsdale HospitalHillsdale · 4.2 mi · ER
Grace HealthAlbion · 19.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49250, 49242 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fayette →

Natural hazards in Fayette

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Fayette has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
60° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Jonesville District LibraryJonesville · 1.2 miles · 46 hrs a week

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