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Pewamo’s story
169 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1857Pewamo is settled
PewamoMI
A town of 517, settled in 1857.
Population
517
2025 Census estimate · +1% since 2020
Typical home
$265K
+7.2% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
37.9
years
Jobs based here
59
A commuter town
Is Pewamo a good place to live?
28% of residents are under 18 in Pewamo, above both Michigan’s towns (21%) and U.S. towns (22%). Pewamo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
517 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Lyons TownshipDallas TownshipPewamo
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pewamo: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pewamo, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPewamo water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pewamo’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 hereLyons Township ClerkLyons Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4887348873 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 Pewamo.
Work & commute
Pewamo has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Pewamo for work: only 0% work in town. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Pewamo, where Michigan’s towns sit at 8.9% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are Ionia (21%), Lyons Township (8%) and Grand Rapids (6%).
0%work in town
| Pewamo | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Pewamo0%
Ionia21%
Lyons Township8%
Grand Rapids6%
Lansing4%
21 mi
median commute distance
59
jobs based in Pewamo
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Climate
In Pewamo, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Pewamo has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 16° and about 54 inches of snow falls in a winter.
54″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–33°
Spring35–57°
Summer58–81°
Fall41–60°
Oct 12
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Pewamo is
Pewamo beats the Michigan average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 27% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Pewamo.
| Pewamo | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 27% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
3 better29 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Pewamo | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 73.6% | 69% |
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson
12 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
Pewamo faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 55% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1.2%conserved
1.2%
conserved · 7 of 636 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blossom Time Park | — | 10 |
| 2. Sesquicentennial Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Housing
A typical Pewamo home is worth about $265K
The typical Pewamo home is worth about $265,000, up 7.2% in a year, close to the Michigan typical home. 88% of Pewamo households own their home.
$265KZillow home value
| Pewamo | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $960 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Pewamo$265K
Michigan$264K
+7.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pewamo
17pages on Pewamo
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Pewamo; the nearest are
Great Lakes Christian CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lansing20.1 mi$19,520 tuitionMontcalm Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sidney21.5 mi$4,662 in-state tuitionMichigan State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · East Lansing26.5 mi$16,458 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Pewamo residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Pewamo for work
Where Pewamo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
59jobs based in Pewamo
0%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
Questions about Pewamo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pewamo, MI a good place to live?
Pewamo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.