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Garfield

A township of 1,743 people in Bay County, Michigan

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Conserved land3%683 of 22,698 acres

Trails0.6 mi0 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves1392 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Garfield

Civil township in Michigan, United States

1,693Population

35.7 sq miArea

643 ftElevation

Garfield Township is a civil township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 1,693 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Garfield

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Most working residents leave Garfield for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Bay City (10%), Midland (10%) and Saginaw (8%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Bay City

10%

Midland

10%

Saginaw

8%

Fraser

6%

0%Work in townlive and work in Garfield 18 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 43Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Garfield

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 41% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

3better than MI·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

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What stands out

9.8%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMI 11.9% · better 7.2%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better 10.6%More adults who have had cancerMI 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Saint Mary's Standish Community HospitalStandish · 15.6 mi · ER · rural critical access

Great Lake Bay Health Centers Integrated Care MidlandMidland · 12.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48634, 48650, 48652 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Garfield →

Natural hazards in Garfield

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

32Does Garfield flood?paid flood claims since 1986 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 12 declared for Bay County MapGarfield vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Garfield

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Garfield has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 18°Winter

55° / 35°Spring

80° / 58°Summer

59° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Garfield get?About 49 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 16, with the last in spring around Apr 29.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Garfield

Nearest: Pinconning Branch LibraryPinconning · 8.6 miles · 45 hrs a week

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Bordering towns

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Garfield Fraser Mount Forest Beaver Mills

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Where Garfield residents work nearby:Fraser 6%Work & commute →

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