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Farwell, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Clare County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,086
Population
793/sq mi density
$40,667
Median Income
$20,066 per capita
$95,800
Home Value
$192,946 Zillow
$496
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
260
Violent Crime/100K
2,637 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,667 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $496/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
260 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Farwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 930 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 793/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8368°N, 84.8673°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Clare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in |
Farwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 21°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.3").