Hatton Township, MI location, 2019
Hatton Township’s story
144 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2019 and 2 maps from 1959 on.
- 1882Hatton Township is settled
Hatton TownshipMI
The town, settled in 1882, counts 920 residents.
Population
920
2025 Census estimate · +2.6% since 2020
Median home value
$148K
Census ACS
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
44.1
years
Jobs based here
571
A job hub
Is Hatton Township a good place to live?
Hatton Township’s January low is 13°F, below both Michigan’s towns (16°F) and U.S. towns (22°F). Hatton Township’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile, above both the Michigan town median (0.3) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Hatton Township is home to Mid Michigan College. Hatton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hatton Township stand out
Where Hatton Township beats most towns.
College town
Mid Michigan College calls Hatton Township home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hatton Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hatton Township, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNearest public drop-offWaste Management, 3 miOpenStreetMap
SchoolsHarrison Community SchoolsClare Public Schools2 districts serve Hatton Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
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 hereHatton Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2021
ZIP codes48625, 48617, 4862248625 64% · 48617 35% · 48622 1%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 Hatton Township.
Work & commute
With 2.2 jobs for every working resident, Hatton Township draws in 562 commuters
The median commute is under 27 miles. Jobs based in Hatton Township fell to 571 in 2021, 156 fewer than in 2011. Most working residents leave Hatton Township for work: only 4% work in town. For residents here, the share who live below the poverty line is 13%.
4%work in town
| Hatton Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.5% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Hatton Township4%
Harrison7%
Clare6%
Mount Pleasant6%
Midland6%
27 mi
median commute distance
571
jobs based in Hatton Township
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Schools
The schools Hatton Township’s kids attend
Its one school is below. Public schools: the Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClareGladwin Area SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 47 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Very low risk in Hatton Township, with inland flooding at the top
The risk rating from FEMA for Hatton Township comes to 18 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 42% come from inland flooding and 21% from strong winds. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Hatton Township
Hatton Township’s typical July afternoon high stands at 81°F.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–31°
Spring32–55°
Summer55–79°
Fall38–58°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Outdoors
Protected land: 9.9% of Hatton Township
Across 1 park or preserve: 46 miles of trail. One park or preserve covers 3 acres in Hatton Township.
9.9%conserved
9.9%
conserved · 2,269 of 22,979 acres
46 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gerrish Railroad Roadside Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
How healthy Hatton Township is
Among adults in Hatton Township, 15% have diabetes. 44% of adults in the town have high blood pressure; 20% smoke cigarettes.
| Hatton Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 36% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better15 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Hatton Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.3% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.1% | 7% |
Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin
15.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hatton Township
18pages on Hatton Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Hatton Township
About 3 of every 100 Hatton Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Small town
920 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Hayes TownshipGrant TownshipArthur TownshipLincoln TownshipHatton Township
About Hatton Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Hatton Township is a civil township of Clare County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 893 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,106 ft
Questions about Hatton Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hatton Township, MI a good place to live?
Hatton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.