The Town FilesSpringdale, Michigan
Township in Manistee County · population 849 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $171,600
- Household income
- $53,295
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 92 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 49.1
Springdale is a township of 849 people in Manistee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $171,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Michigan towns, quieter than 79% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 75% of Michigan towns.
How Springdale 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 Springdale is worth $171,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $53,295, which is more affordable than 31% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $914 a month. 87.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Springdale | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $914 | $955 |
| Median household income | $53,295 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 41.2% | — |
Who lives in Springdale
| People | Springdale | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.1 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in Springdale
July highs average 79.5°F and January lows 17.0°F. About 36.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 92.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springdale since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1956 about 5.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 26, 1986.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 3.25 inches on October 3, 2006.
Severe weather in Manistee County since 1996
Manistee County has been included in 8 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 Manistee County
Manistee County had 7,281 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,233 a year. Unemployment was 5.7% in 2023; in Springdale itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Towns near Springdale
- Cleon, MI5.1 mi · 1,063 people · home $188,000
- Weldon, MI5.7 mi · 579 people · home $237,000
- Maple Grove, MI6.2 mi · 1,342 people · home $116,800
- Joyfield, MI6.6 mi · 763 people · home $220,800
- Pleasanton, MI6.9 mi · 870 people · home $232,900
- Kaleva, MI7.4 mi · 507 people · home $94,200
- Colfax, MI8.4 mi · 677 people · home $166,300
- Bear Lake, MI9.6 mi · 1,831 people · home $224,700
Springdale questions
Is Springdale, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Springdale scores better for retirees than 51% of Michigan towns and quieter than 79%. 27.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.1).
How much does a house cost in Springdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Springdale is valued at $171,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,295, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $914 a month.
What is the weather like in Springdale?
July highs average 79.5°F and January lows 17.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.2 inches of precipitation a year and 92.4 inches of snow.
Does Springdale get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Springdale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1956. 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)