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Ferris

A township of 1,428 people in Montcalm County, Michigan

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Conserved land9.4%2,162 of 22,958 acres

Trails3.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves11,514 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Vestaburg State Game Area0.3 mi of trails · 1,871 acres

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About Ferris

Township in Michigan, United States

1,331Population

36.1 sq miArea

896 ftElevation

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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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.

Alma

8%

Mount Pleasant

7%

Richland

6%

Lansing

4%

3%Work in townlive and work in Ferris 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 96Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Ferris

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 14% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

9worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

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15.5%More older adults who have lost all their teethMI 10.2% · worse 11.1%More adults with COPDMI 8.1% · worse 19.6%More smokersMI 14.6% · worse

Care nearby

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow CarsonCarson City · 11.1 mi · ER

Women's Health Center of Isabella Citizens for HealthMount Pleasant · 19.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48891, 48829, 48877 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ferris →

Natural hazards in Ferris

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Ferris flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 10 declared for Montcalm County MapFerris vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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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.

32° / 18°Winter

56° / 34°Spring

80° / 57°Summer

59° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Ferris get?About 39 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 13, with the last in spring around May 1.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Ferris

Nearest: Richland Township LibraryVestaburg · 4.6 miles · 28 hrs a week

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Ferris Day Sumner Richland

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Where Ferris residents work nearby:Richland 6%Work & commute →

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