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Farwell, MI
Village in Clare County, Michigan.
Population
974
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
713
ZIP codes
0
Farwell and its ZIP codes
Farwell at a glance
- Farwell is about 4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,188, 42% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,700 (57% below Michigan) and median rent is $513 a month.
Local data for Farwell, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Farwell, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,188
Poverty rate
25.9%
Median home value
$98,700
Median rent
$513/mo
Homeownership
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (204), Irish Americans (103), Polish Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clare County. PPP loans are for Farwell.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 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
How people get to work
Farwell, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled18.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Farwell, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
169
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Farwell, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Farwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClareCity | 5.1 mi | 3.7 |
| LoomisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| WeidmanCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.7 |
| RosebushVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Beal CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| HarrisonCity | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| BarrytonVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| ColemanCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake IsabellaVillage | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| Mount PleasantCity | 17 mi | 7.7 |
| BeavertonCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| EvartCity | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| GladwinCity | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| WinnCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| MarionVillage | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| MecostaVillage | 24 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farwell, MI in?
- Farwell is in Clare County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Farwell, MI?
- About 974 people live in Farwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farwell?
- Nearby places include Clare (5.1 mi), Loomis (11 mi), Weidman (11 mi), Rosebush (11 mi), Beal City (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023