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Clare County, MI
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Clare County, Michigan.
Population
31,218
Land area
564sq mi
People per sq mi
55
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Clare County
Clare County at a glance
- Clare County is 69% less dense than Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,384, 32% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,800 (42% below Michigan) and median rent is $765 a month.
- Its largest cities are Clare (3,324), Harrison (2,110) and Farwell (974).
Local data for Clare County, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clare County, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,384
Poverty rate
21.6%
Median home value
$133,800
Prices +13.3% in a year
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
86.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
49.0
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,717), Irish Americans (3,768), Polish Americans (1,615).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,327
7,670 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,627
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$283M
FY 2026, $9,182 per person
PPP loans
$45.6M
531 loans, 5,411 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$55.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Clare County, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clare County, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
169
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 13°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clare County, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Clare County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Clare County, MI?
- Clare is the largest city or town in Clare County, with about 3,324 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Clare County?
- Clare County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 48617, 48622, 48625, 48632, 48633.
- What is the population of Clare County, MI?
- About 31,218 people live in Clare County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Clare County?
- Clare County borders Midland County, Isabella County, Mecosta County, Gladwin County, Roscommon County, Osceola County, Missaukee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023