2019 · Fowler High School · Wikimedia Commons
Fowler’s story
177 years in pictures
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1849Fowler is settled
- 2005MIMap-doton-Fowler
- 2019Fowler High School
FowlerMI
A town of 1,387, settled in 1849. Healthier than 83% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,387
+1.5% since 2010
Typical home
$306K
+6.2% in a year
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
46.2
years
Jobs based here
336
A commuter town
What makes Fowler stand out
The 2 things Fowler does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,387 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Fowler’s report card
Now in Fowler
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Residents weigh in
Live in Fowler? Is an A− for health right?
Your answer becomes a post in Fowler’s Town Square.
Start a conversation
Weather
Forecast →46°
Fog
H 75° · L 57°
Local news
All →- DeWitt vs East Lansing - Girls Freshman Volleyball 10/15/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Team Highlights: Varsity Football Perry High School vs. Fowler High School - PerryNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Fowler vs Sacred Heart - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/08/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 24
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fowler. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Fowler beats the Michigan average on 15 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Michigan
15 better17 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Fowler | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.9% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.3% | 8.7% |
University of Michigan Health- Sparrow Clinton
9.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
93rd
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Fowler
Most working residents leave Fowler for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Lansing (16%), St. Johns (12%) and Dallas (8%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
6%work in town
Where working residents work
In Fowler6%
Lansing16%
St. Johns12%
Dallas8%
Delta7%
21 mi
median commute distance
336
jobs based in Fowler
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Fowler has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
50″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–33°
Spring36–57°
Summer58–81°
Fall41–60°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Fowler home is worth about $306K
The typical Fowler home is worth about $306,000, up 6.2% in a year, 15% above the Michigan typical home.
$306KZillow home value
Typical home value
Fowler$306K
Michigan$266K
+6.2%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
1% of Fowler is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
1%conserved
1%
conserved · 9 of 837 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Rail Trail Linear Park | — | 13 |
| 2. Fink Park | — | 2 |
| 3. Victor Street Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Fowler for work
Where Fowler’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
336jobs based in Fowler
6%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Fowler
Village in Michigan, United States
Fowler is a village in Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,226 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Dallas Township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1849
- Population
- 1,226
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 745 ft
- ZIP code
- 48835
More about Fowler
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