The Town FilesBingham, Michigan
Township in Huron County · population 1,642 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,100
- Household income
- $61,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 47.4
Bingham is a township of 1,642 people in Huron County, Michigan. The median home is worth $157,100, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for families than 94% of Michigan towns, easier by car than 75% of Michigan towns, quieter than 72% of Michigan towns.
How Bingham ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bingham is worth $157,100, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $61,417, which is more affordable than 68% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $775 a month. 82.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bingham | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $775 | $955 |
| Median household income | $61,417 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in Bingham
| People | Bingham | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Bingham
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 15.6°F. About 32.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.7 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bingham since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 6, 1977 about 7.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 6, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 15, 2007.
Severe weather in Huron County since 1996
Huron County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
| September 18, 1986 | Flood | DR-774: Severe Storms & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Huron County
Huron County had 11,234 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,295 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Bingham itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Towns near Bingham
- Ubly, MI1.0 mi · 836 people · home $111,700
- Austin, MI5.6 mi · 619 people · home $140,200
- Bad Axe, MI6.5 mi · 3,021 people · home $125,200
- Verona, MI6.6 mi · 1,210 people · home $223,600
- Sheridan, MI6.6 mi · 627 people · home $200,700
- Minden, MI8.1 mi · 558 people · home $162,500
- Greenleaf, MI8.2 mi · 815 people · home $177,400
- Colfax, MI8.7 mi · 1,753 people · home $159,800
Bingham questions
Is Bingham, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bingham scores better for retirees than 35% of Michigan towns and quieter than 72%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.4).
How much does a house cost in Bingham?
The median owner-occupied home in Bingham is valued at $157,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,417, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $775 a month.
What is the weather like in Bingham?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 44.7 inches of snow.
Does Bingham get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bingham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 6, 1977. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)