Alfred Williams House, 1838
Owosso Township’s story
167 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,160 in 1860, 14,714 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1838.
- 1859Owosso Township is incorporated
Owosso TownshipMI
A town of 4,786, incorporated in 1859.
5 bordering townsMap →
Photo: kennethaw88 · CC BY 4.0
Population
4,786
2025 Census estimate · +0.4% since 2020
Median home value
$181K
Census ACS
Household income
$57K
median
Median age
45.8
years
Jobs based here
1,636
Balanced
TownGrade
C−
#596 of 697 in MI
Is Owosso Township a good place to live?
Owosso Township is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades C− overall, 596th of 697 graded towns in Michigan, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is cost of living: homes are within reach, about $181K for a typical one, or 2.7 years of the Owosso area’s $67K median household income. Its lowest everyday mark is in health: residents are less healthy than 77% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 92% of U.S. towns. Only 123 of Michigan’s 1,279 towns score lower on history. 24% of residents are 65 or older in Owosso Township, where Michigan’s towns sit at 19% and U.S. towns at 18%.
What makes Owosso Township stand out
Where Owosso Township beats most towns.
How Owosso Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Owosso Township is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.2 of 20; 6.4% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →HealthMemorial Healthcare 3 miles awayC−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 26% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Cost of livingBOpen →SchoolsC+Open →Jobs & incomeC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 2% conserved landC+Open →HistoryIncorporated 1859C−Open →Civic life0 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Owosso Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Owosso Township, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Owosso water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers86% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Owosso 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 hereOwosso Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4886748867 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 Owosso Township.
Owosso Township is healthier than towns with similar incomes and trades workers with Owosso and other neighbors.
HealthC−
Owosso Township’s grade for health is a C−
Against the 7,954 U.S. towns with household incomes like Owosso Township’s, it is less healthy than 60%, so its C− isn’t only a matter of income.
29% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Owosso Township. Owosso Township beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 16% of adults report frequent physical distress in Owosso Township.
23%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Owosso Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 27% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Owosso Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 8.1% |
| More smokers | 17.3% | 14.6% |
| More adults in frequent physical distress | 16.2% | 14% |
Memorial Healthcare
3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
18th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsC+
Owosso Township’s schools rank behind 59% of Michigan districts
Its public schools are run by Shiawassee Regional ESD. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
41%of MI districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiawassee RESD Student Learning Center WestLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 159 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Owosso Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Owosso Township since 2008.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 2008
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Owosso Township
Owosso Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 16° and about 38 inches of snow falls in a winter.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–33°
Spring36–57°
Summer58–80°
Fall41–60°
Oct 15
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Michigan overall
The median age in Owosso Township is 45.8 years. 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
45.8median age · MI 40.2
| Owosso Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 26% | 29% |
Owosso TownshipMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school29%
Some college32%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s11%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
59% women, 41% men
About 71 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.6 points). Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Owosso Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.8% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.2% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.6% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.3% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.1% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.3% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.7% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.6% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.5% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 31.9% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.3% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 10.8% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.9% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 4,800, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
Most working residents commute out of Owosso Township
Owosso Township has about as many jobs (1,636) as working residents, but only 128 people both live and work here.
Most working residents leave Owosso Township for work: only 8% work in town. Owosso Township’s median household income is $57,000. Jobs based in Owosso Township grew to 1,636 in 2021, 156 more than in 2011.
8%work in town
| Owosso Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Owosso Township8%
Owosso19%
Caledonia Township6%
Corunna5%
Warren3%
23 mi
median commute distance
1,636
jobs based in Owosso Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 8% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
OutdoorsC+
Owosso Township has set aside 1.6% of its land for conservation
1.4 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is DeVries Nature Conservancy, at 113 acres.
#565for trails in MI
1.6%
conserved · 319 of 20,479 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Harmon-Patridge Park | 1 mi | 37 |
| 2. DeVries Nature Conservancy | — | 113 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Owosso Township
18pages on Owosso Township
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Owosso Township
About 1 of every 100 Owosso Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
About Owosso Township
City in Michigan, United States
Owosso ( oh-OS-oh) is the largest city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 14,714 at the 2020 census. It is located 29 miles (46.7 km) west of Flint, and 32 miles (51.5 km) northeast of Lansing. The city is mostly surrounded by Owosso Township on its west, but the two are administered autonomously. The city was named after Chief Wosso, an Ojibwe leader of the Shiawassee area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 5.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 728 ft
- ZIP code
- 48867
- Area code
- 989
Owosso Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Owosso Township.
OwossoRush TownshipBennington TownshipMiddlebury TownshipCaledonia TownshipOwosso Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso Township | #596 | C− | B | — | C+ | C− |
| Owosso | #584 | C− | A− | C− | C+ | C− |
| Rush Township | — | — | B− | — | C+ | C |
| Bennington Township | #354 | B− | A− | — | B− | C |
| Middlebury Township | — | — | B+ | — | B+ | C− |
| Caledonia Township | #450 | C+ | A− | — | B− | C |
Rush Township and Middlebury Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Owosso Township, Rush Township, Bennington Township, Middlebury Township and Caledonia Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Owosso Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Owosso Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Owosso Township, MI a good place to live?
Owosso Township grades C− overall, better than 20% of U.S. towns and #596 of 697 in Michigan. It grades C− for health and C+ for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Owosso Township, MI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.