Hazard Score
73 Catastrophes Recorded
Clare County, Michigan
1 Cities with a Population of 32,103, and 12,966 Households
Located in Clare County, Michigan, the natural disaster and climate risk assessment reveals a predominantly low risk environment with a very low overall risk rating. The area experiences relatively low occurrences of hazardous events such as floods, tornadoes, and wildfires, with moderate risk levels for windstorms and thunderstorms. Historical data indicates low to very low expected annual losses for most hazards, with a notable exception for windstorms with a relatively moderate risk rating.
Specific climate factors for Clare, Michigan include a moderate frequency of lightning events and high windstorm occurrences. The region is relatively flat with no significant fault lines or mountain peaks, but is surrounded by water bodies such as lakes and rivers which contribute to the moderate risk of windstorms. The area's Shape_Area of 2879456669.09 and Shape_Leng of 214787.760962 indicate a landmass with a considerable size, potentially increasing the impact of hazardous events.
Despite the relatively low overall risk rating, the presence of water bodies like lakes and rivers can lead to an increased risk of flooding, as evidenced by the moderate risk rating for windstorms. While the region does not have a history of tsunamis or volcanic activity, the proximity to coastlines and water bodies remains a factor to consider in assessing hazard risk. Overall, the assessment suggests that while Clare, Michigan may have a very low risk profile for most natural disasters, the presence of certain geological features and climate factors warrant continued monitoring and preparedness efforts for potential hazards.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Very Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
1
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
18
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
6
Hazard Shelters
7
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
2
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Clare County, located in Michigan, has a population of 32,103 people with a population density of 55.8 per square mile. The county has a majority white population, with 29,951 residents identifying as white, making up 93% of the total population. The next largest racial groups are multiracial individuals (1.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native individuals (0.6%). In terms of gender distribution, there are slightly more females (15,486) than males (15,440) in Clare County. The median age in the county is 45.3 years, with a slightly higher median age for females (45.9) compared to males (44.6).
When compared to other counties in Michigan, Clare County has a relatively small population size and lower population density. The county has a higher percentage of white residents compared to the state average, which is around 78%. Clare County also has a higher median age than the state average of 39.8 years. In terms of household characteristics, Clare County has an average household size of 2.36, which is slightly lower than the state average of 2.52. The county also has a higher percentage of vacant housing units (44.2%) compared to the state average of 18.9%, indicating a potential surplus of housing in the area. Additionally, Clare County has a significant agricultural presence, with 396 farms in 2017 covering 30,407 acres and averaging $55,705 in sales per farm, highlighting the importance of agriculture to the local economy.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Clare 22
2023-06-05
Clare 21
2023-06-03
Clare 20
2023-06-01
Clare 19
2023-05-29
Clare 17
2023-05-28
Clare 18
2023-05-28
Clare 16
2023-05-27
Clare 15
2023-05-27
Clare 14
2023-05-25
Clare 13
2023-05-24
Clare 12
2023-05-21
Clare 11
2023-05-09
W73-1026 Clare Field Rx
2023-04-25
Clare 10
2023-04-15
Clare 08
2023-04-13
Clare 09
2023-04-13
Clare 07
2023-04-12
Clare 06
2023-04-11
Clare 05
2023-04-11
Clare 04
2023-04-10
Clare 02
2023-04-09
Clare 03
2023-04-09
Clare 01
2023-03-28
Dnr Assist
2020-04-20
Hailstorm
2020-04-07
Loomis
2019-03-27
Clare #7 Sunrise Trail
2017-05-11
Hailstorm
2014-07-27
Hailstorm
2013-05-30
Hailstorm
2013-05-20
Hailstorm
2012-07-03
Hailstorm
2012-06-06
Tornado
2008-07-30
Hailstorm
2008-06-15
Hailstorm
2008-06-15
Hailstorm
2008-06-10
Hailstorm
2007-07-09
Hailstorm
2007-03-27
Hailstorm
2007-03-27
Hailstorm
2006-06-03
Hailstorm
2005-06-28
Hailstorm
2004-05-12
Hailstorm
2003-07-13
Hailstorm
2003-06-08
Hailstorm
2002-04-18
Tornado
2001-05-21
Hailstorm
2000-08-09
Hailstorm
2000-05-12
Hailstorm
1999-07-28
Hailstorm
1998-09-26
Hailstorm
1998-06-24
Hailstorm
1998-06-15
Hailstorm
1998-05-06
Hailstorm
1997-05-08
Hailstorm
1996-07-29
Hailstorm
1996-05-19
Hailstorm
1996-05-18
Hailstorm
1996-04-12
Hailstorm
1995-09-16
Tornado
1994-07-17
Hailstorm
1993-04-24
Tornado
1992-06-17
Tornado
1987-06-29
Flooding
Torrential Rain
1986-09-09Tornado
1986-07-25
Hailstorm
1985-06-08
Hailstorm
1985-06-08
Hailstorm
1978-06-17
Hailstorm
1977-07-04
Hailstorm
1976-08-31
Tornado
1976-03-30
Hailstorm
1966-08-30
Hurricane Carla
1961-09-18