The Town FilesClam Union, Michigan
Township in Missaukee County · population 907 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $153,900
- Household income
- $45,859
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 70 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 45.2
Clam Union is a township of 907 people in Missaukee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $153,900, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 92% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 79% of Michigan towns.
How Clam Union 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 Clam Union is worth $153,900, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $45,859, which is more affordable than 22% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,067 a month. 87.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clam Union | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,067 | $955 |
| Median household income | $45,859 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 21.6% | — |
Who lives in Clam Union
| People | Clam Union | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.1% | 88.8% |
Weather in Clam Union
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 10.7°F. About 31.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 70.1 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 191 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clam Union since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 21, 1983 about 1.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 31, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 13, 2003.
Severe weather in Missaukee County since 1996
Missaukee County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Missaukee County
Missaukee County had 4,213 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,075 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Clam Union itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Towns near Clam Union
- Riverside, MI5.5 mi · 1,124 people · home $206,700
- Reeder, MI8.0 mi · 1,199 people · home $168,400
- Marion, MI8.5 mi · 1,565 people · home $125,000
- McBain, MI9.2 mi · 637 people · home $141,700
- Marion, MI9.6 mi · 789 people · home $110,900
- Lake City, MI11.9 mi · 829 people · home $170,300
- Richland, MI12.0 mi · 1,489 people · home $197,300
- Highland, MI12.8 mi · 1,148 people · home $189,700
Clam Union questions
Is Clam Union, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clam Union scores better for retirees than 42% of Michigan towns and quieter than 77%. 29.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.2).
How much does a house cost in Clam Union?
The median owner-occupied home in Clam Union is valued at $153,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,859, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,067 a month.
What is the weather like in Clam Union?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 10.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.9 inches of precipitation a year and 70.1 inches of snow.
Does Clam Union get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clam Union since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 21, 1983. 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)