FerrisMI
A town of 1,428. Healthier than 86% of U.S. towns.
What makes Ferris stand out
The thing Ferris does most differently from other towns.
1,428 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Ferris’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ferris. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Ferris beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Ferris | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.5% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.1% | 8.1% |
| More smokers | 19.6% | 14.6% |
Most working residents commute out of Ferris
Most working residents leave Ferris for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Alma (8%), Mount Pleasant (7%) and Richland (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Ferris has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
9.4% of Ferris is conserved land
3.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vestaburg State Game Area | 0.3 mi | 1,871 |
97% of working residents leave Ferris for work
Where Ferris’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Ferris
Township in Michigan, United States
Ferris Township is a civil township of Montcalm County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,331 at the 2020 census. The township was established in 1857.
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- Population
- 1,331
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 896 ft