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Ferry

A township of 1,302 people in Oceana County, Michigan
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Conserved land10%2,312 of 22,969 acres
Trails24 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves21,776 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Ferry

Township in Michigan, United States
1,271Population
36.1 sq miArea
696 ftElevation

Ferry Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,271 at the 2020 census. Ferry Township was established in 1869. It was named for U.S.representative and later U.S. senator from Michigan Thomas W. Ferry.

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Most working residents leave Ferry for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Fremont (9%), Muskegon (8%) and Whitehall (6%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Fremont
9%
Muskegon
8%
Whitehall
6%
Grand Rapids
6%
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Health in Ferry

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 19% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 36% of towns with similar incomes.

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11worse than MI

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Mercy Health Lakeshore CampusShelby · 7.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Northwest Michigan Health ServicesShelby · 7.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49455, 49421 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ferry →

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45
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
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Ferry has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 75 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 18°Winter
56° / 33°Spring
80° / 55°Summer
59° / 39°Fall
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Nearest: Shelby Area District LibraryShelby · 7.3 miles · 46 hrs a week

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