Farwell, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Clare County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,086
Population
793/sq mi density
$40,667
Median Income
$20,066 per capita
$95,800
Home Value
$207,830 Zillow
$496
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,667 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $496/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Farwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in |
Farwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").