Gibson Township, Michigan, 2021
Bentley Township’s story
Bentley Township in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2021 and 2 maps from 1969 on.
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A town of 858.
Population
858
2025 Census estimate · +3.1% since 2020
Typical home
$201K
+9.3% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
42.6
years
Jobs based here
25
A commuter town
Is Bentley Township a good place to live?
Bentley Township’s average trip to work is 37 minutes, above both the Michigan town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Bentley Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
858 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Billings TownshipMills TownshipMount Forest TownshipGrim TownshipBentley Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bentley Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bentley Township, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bentley Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBentley Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4865248652 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bentley Township.
Work & commute
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Bentley Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Bentley Township for work: only 1% work in town. Bentley Township’s median household income is $64,000, against $77,000 in Michigan’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Midland (14%), Mount Pleasant (3%) and Saginaw (3%).
1%work in town
| Bentley Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Bentley Township1%
Midland14%
Mount Pleasant3%
Saginaw3%
Gladwin3%
29 mi
median commute distance
25
jobs based in Bentley Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Housing
Bentley Township stands out in Michigan and nationally: a larger share of its households own their home
98% of households own their home in Bentley Township. Typical home values rose 9.3% in the year to September 2026.
$201KZillow home value
Typical home value
Bentley Township$201K
Michigan$264K
+9.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Bentley Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Bentley Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Bentley Township is 82°F.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–32°
Spring34–56°
Summer57–80°
Fall40–59°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Bentley Township is
Bentley Township beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 28% of Bentley Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Bentley Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better28 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Bentley Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 17.5% | 14.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| More adults with arthritis | 32% | 29.1% |
Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin
15.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Bentley Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0.3%conserved
| Bentley Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
0.3%
conserved · 72 of 22,727 acres
14 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit | 10.9 mi | 9,716 |
| 2. Robert H. Briggs and Herald W. Cox Memorial Nature Sanctuary | — | 40 |
| 3. Bentley Township Park | — | 14 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 12 attractions →USS Edson and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Bentley Township. Close and well known come first.
25 mi MuseumUSS Edson
17 mi GardenDow Gardens
18 mi GardenChippewa Nature Center
25 mi MuseumSaginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum
33 mi TheatreTemple Theatre34 mi Zoo & aquariumChildren's Zoo at Celebration SquareSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS Edson: U.S. Navy, Public domain · Dow Gardens: Chris.Schiemann, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chippewa Nature Center: Christian Collins, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum: John McCullough, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Temple Theatre: Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bentley Township
17pages on Bentley Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bentley Township; the nearest are
Northwood UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Midland16.3 mi$34,400 tuitionDelta CollegeCommunity college · Public · University Center24.4 mi$4,820 in-state tuitionSaginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · University Center27.8 mi$12,930 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Bentley Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Bentley Township for work
Where Bentley Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
25jobs based in Bentley Township
1%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Bentley Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Gibson Township is a civil township of Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The township's population was 1,124 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Bay City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 702 ft
- Area code
- 989
Questions about Bentley Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bentley Township, MI a good place to live?
Bentley Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.