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Deerfield’s average trip to work is 32 minutes, against 25 minutes in Michigan’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Among 702 Michigan towns, just 7 have a higher July high than Deerfield. Deerfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Deerfield beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 421 in 1890, 901 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 Deerfield, 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 Deerfield.
Since 2011, Deerfield has lost 75 jobs, to 11 in 2021. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Deerfield, where Michigan’s towns sit at 8.9% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are Blissfield Township (11%), Adrian (7%) and Ann Arbor (4%).
| Deerfield | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Deerfield 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
Deerfield beats the Michigan average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 28% of Deerfield adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Deerfield | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 12% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 36% |
| What stands out | Deerfield | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.6% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.3% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Deerfield home is worth about $231,000, up 7.7% in a year, 12% below the Michigan typical home. The median rent in Deerfield is $871 a month.
| Deerfield | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $871 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities. Since 1981, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Deerfield.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Deerfield Village Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Deerfield. Close and well known come first.
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
40 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year
30 mi Park & preserveDomino's Farms
20 mi MuseumToledo Museum of Art340K visitors a year
26 mi LandmarkYpsilanti Water Tower
21 mi Zoo & aquariumToledo ZooMichigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Domino's Farms: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · Toledo Museum of Art: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ypsilanti Water Tower: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · Toledo Zoo: DreamingKoala, CC BY-SA 4.0
3 within 15 miles of the center of Deerfield
About 3 of every 100 Deerfield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Deerfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Village in Michigan, United States
Deerfield is a village in Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 901 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Deerfield Township.
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Deerfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Danny Thomas and Rachel Andresen.
