The Town FilesEckford, Michigan
Township in Calhoun County · population 1,298 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,700
- Household income
- $82,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 47.7
Eckford is a township of 1,298 people in Calhoun County, Michigan. The median home is worth $205,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks hipper than 81% of Michigan towns, easier by car than 78% of Michigan towns.
How Eckford 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 Eckford is worth $205,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $82,500, which is more affordable than 74% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,045 a month. 92.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eckford | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,045 | $955 |
| Median household income | $82,500 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.8% | — |
Who lives in Eckford
| People | Eckford | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.0% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.4% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.8% | 88.8% |
Weather in Eckford
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 39.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eckford since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 15, 1986 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 6, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 1991.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| 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 |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 54,415 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,067 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Eckford itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Towns near Eckford
- Homer, MI5.3 mi · 1,575 people · home $136,200
- Clarendon, MI5.8 mi · 1,181 people · home $164,500
- Fredonia, MI6.0 mi · 1,585 people · home $214,100
- Albion, MI6.6 mi · 1,094 people · home $170,200
- Marshall, MI6.6 mi · 6,822 people · home $173,500
- Marengo, MI7.0 mi · 2,205 people · home $250,000
- Albion, MI7.8 mi · 7,700 people · home $99,900
- Homer, MI7.9 mi · 2,896 people · home $144,400
Eckford questions
Is Eckford, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eckford scores better for retirees than 66% of Michigan towns and quieter than 50%. 24.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.7).
How much does a house cost in Eckford?
The median owner-occupied home in Eckford is valued at $205,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,500, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,045 a month.
What is the weather like in Eckford?
July highs average 81.9°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.1 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does Eckford get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eckford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 15, 1986. 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)