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Ford River

A township of 1,883 people in Delta County, Michigan

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Map of Ford River: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land1.5%603 of 41,421 acres

Trails91 mi1.4 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves4320 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Escanaba River State Forest - Escanaba Unit37.6 mi of trails · 11,878 acres Directions

2Fuller County Park83 acres

3Hyde State Roadside Park7 acres Directions

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About Ford River

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

Ford River is an unincorporated community in Delta County, in the U.S. state of Michigan.

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Most working residents leave Ford River for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Escanaba (34%), Harris (9%) and Wells (8%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

Escanaba

34%

Harris

9%

Wells

8%

Escanaba

5%

1%Work in townlive and work in Ford River 10 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 85Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Ford River

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Health Grade C+

Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

4better than MI·5worse

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

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

9.2%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMI 11.9% · better 6.9%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better 11.2%More adults who have had cancerMI 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Osf St. Francis Hospital and Medical GroupEscanaba · 8.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Menominee Family Health CenterMenominee · 42.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49807, 49829 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ford River →

Natural hazards in Ford River

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail

4Does Ford River flood?paid flood claims since 1986 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 4 declared for Delta County MapFord River vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Ford River has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

29° / 14°Winter

49° / 30°Spring

75° / 55°Summer

55° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Ford River get?About 47 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 7, with the last in spring around May 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Ford River

Nearest: Escanaba Public LibraryEscanaba · 10.1 miles · 46 hrs a week

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