Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Britton’s average trip to work is 31 minutes, against 25 minutes in Michigan’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Britton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Britton beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 345 in 1900, 537 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1939 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Britton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Britton.
Most working residents leave Britton for work: only 2% work in town. Jobs based in Britton grew to 74 in 2021, 43 more than in 2011. 14% of residents live below the poverty line in Britton, where Michigan’s towns sit at 8.9% and U.S. towns at 9.6%.
| Britton | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.4% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 12% | 10% | 11% |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Britton has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 18° and about 39 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Britton beats the Michigan average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 29% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Britton.
| Britton | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 27% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| What stands out | Britton | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.2% | 3.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical Britton home is worth about $286,000, up 5.8% in a year, 8% above the Michigan typical home. The median rent in Britton is $788 a month.
| Britton | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $788 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 83% | 84% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. McKinney Park | — | 7 |
| 2. Britton Village Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
2 within 15 miles of the center of Britton
About 3 of every 100 Britton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Britton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
4 notable people were born in Britton.
Village in Michigan, United States
Britton is a village in Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 537 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Ridgeway Township.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Britton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
4 notable people were born here, including Duane Below and Fred B. Kniffen.
