The Town FilesClare County, Michigan
31,218 people. The median home is worth $133,800 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $49,384.
Towns in Clare County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes | 4,642 | $93,700 | $40,250 | 52.0 |
| Surrey | 3,635 | $121,300 | $50,764 | 50.0 |
| Grant | 3,360 | $155,700 | $61,010 | 36.1 |
| Clare | 3,254 | $134,600 | $41,226 | 43.9 |
People and housing
| Clare County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,800 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $765 | $955 |
| Median household income | $49,384 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 49.0 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.6% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
7,261 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,949 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 169 storm events in Clare County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Clare County has been included in 9 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).