The Town FilesLitchfield, Michigan
City in Hillsdale County · population 1,399 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,000
- Household income
- $53,182
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 41.4
Litchfield is a city of 1,399 people in Hillsdale County, Michigan. The median home is worth $117,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better transit than 78% of Michigan towns.
How Litchfield 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 Litchfield is worth $117,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $53,182, which is more affordable than 89% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $734 a month. 73.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Litchfield | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $734 | $955 |
| Median household income | $53,182 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Litchfield
| People | Litchfield | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 18.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Litchfield
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 15.1°F. About 39.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.1 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Litchfield since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 18, 1977 about 8.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 31 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 18, 1977.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 21, 2006.
Severe weather in Hillsdale County since 1996
Hillsdale County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, 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 Hillsdale County
Hillsdale County had 12,854 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,536 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Litchfield itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Litchfield
2 public schools with 240 students, about 18.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield High School | 6-12 | 135 | 19.3 |
| Litchfield Elementary School | PK-5 | 105 | 17.5 |
Towns near Litchfield
- Litchfield, MI1.4 mi · 1,024 people · home $199,000
- Homer, MI5.5 mi · 2,896 people · home $144,400
- Scipio, MI5.6 mi · 1,845 people · home $123,100
- Jonesville, MI6.1 mi · 2,176 people · home $162,900
- Butler, MI6.5 mi · 1,417 people · home $178,800
- Allen, MI6.6 mi · 1,602 people · home $174,400
- Fayette, MI7.3 mi · 1,113 people · home $233,500
- Pulaski, MI7.4 mi · 1,883 people · home $178,300
Litchfield questions
Is Litchfield, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Litchfield scores better for retirees than 14% of Michigan towns and quieter than 28%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.4).
How much does a house cost in Litchfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Litchfield is valued at $117,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,182, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $734 a month.
What is the weather like in Litchfield?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 15.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.5 inches of precipitation a year and 44.1 inches of snow.
Does Litchfield get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Litchfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 18, 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)