Information on Clare, Clare County
The City of Clare is located in the state of Michigan, in Clare County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Clare City HALL, Clare County
| Clare City Hall's address | Clare Clare Municipal Building 202 W. FIFTH ST. CLARE MI 48617 United States | |
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| Phone number of Clare City Hall | +1 989-386-7541 | |
| Clare, MI email | Not available | |
| Clare official website | CITYOFCLARE.ORG | |
| Mayor of Clare | Ken Hibl | |
| Clare County, Michigan: Vital Records | Clare vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Michigan birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Clare
What county is Clare MI in?Clare, MI is located in Clare County |
Where is Clare, Michigan ?Clare is a city located mainly in Clare County but extends into Isabella County as well. Geographically, it lies in the central part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, USA. Clare is situated south of Harrison and west of Mount Pleasant, making it relatively central within the state. |
What is the cost of living in Clare MI ? |
Clare administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Michigan |
| County | Clare - other counties in Michigan |
Clare building department, MI
If you're planning a construction project in Clare, MI, obtaining the necessary permits is a crucial step. To request the permits you need, visit the City of Clare's Community Development Department. It's important to contact their office directly to gather detailed information about the fees associated with your specific project and to understand the estimated processing times. This will ensure a smooth start to your building endeavors, so make sure to reach out to the office for the latest guidance and requirements.
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Clare's town hall or Clare County authorities directly. |
Demography of Clare
| Name of Clare inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 3 118 inhabitants | 565 / 5 552 | ||
| Population density in Clare | 891,3 pop/sq mi (344,2 pop/km²) | |||
Events nearby
| Cody Johnson w/ Carly Pearce | 2025-06-13 at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort | ||
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| Chicago (ages 5+ with ticket, 5-15 must be accompanied by an adult at the concert) | 2025-06-25 at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort | ||
| Def Leppard - Children ages 5-15 must be accompanied by an adult at the concert | 2025-07-18 at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort | ||
| Brooks and Dunn | 2025-08-08 at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort | ||
| Creed w/ Mammoth | 2025-08-23 at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort | ||
 | Central Michigan Chippewas Football vs. Wagner Seahawks Football | 2025-09-20 at Kelly Shorts Stadium | |
| Central Michigan Chippewas Football vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Football | 2025-09-27 at Kelly Shorts Stadium |
List of Passport Facilities in Clare, MI
Where to apply for a passport in Clare, MI? There are 1 passport offices in Clare, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| CLARE POST OFFICE | 111 W. 5TH STREET | 9893867682 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Clare
There are 4 bank branches in Clare.
Isabella Bank is the most popular bank in Clare with 2 branch offices, followed by Mercantile Bank of Michigan with 1 branch offices and then Chemical Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Clare:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Isabella Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Mercantile Bank of Michigan | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Chemical Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Clare administrative numbers
| Clare City code | 2615920 |
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| Clare City postcode | 48617 (5 other communities with the same postcode) |
Transportation modes in Clare
| Airport | Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport 14.1 miles Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport 17.6 miles Gratiot Community Airport 35 miles |
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Clare territory
| Clare area | 3,50 sq mi (9,06 km²) |
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| Clare altitude | 827 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 43.8244 Longitude: -84.7651 Latitude: 43° 49' 28'' North Longitude: 84° 45' 54'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/Detroit) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Namesake of Clare |
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| Natural parks | Clare isn't part of a natural park |
What is Clare close to?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: Grant Township, Vernon Township, Farwell and Sheridan Township | ||
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| Grant Township | Grant Township | Sheridan Township |
| Grant Township |  | Sheridan Township |
| Vernon Township | Vernon Township | Wise Township |
| Grant Township 3.3 miles | Vernon Township 4.2 miles | Farwell 5.2 miles |
| Sheridan Township 5.7 miles | Wise Township 5.8 miles | Surrey Township 7.6 miles |
| Hatton Township 7.7 miles | Gilmore Township 8 miles | Rosebush 8.3 miles |
| Isabella Township 9.8 miles | Coleman 10 miles | Arthur Township 10.1 miles |
| Lincoln Township 10.8 miles | Denver Township 10.8 miles | Beaverton Township 11.3 miles |
| Warren Township 11.7 miles | Nottawa Township 12.5 miles | Harrison 13.2 miles |
| Garfield Township 13.3 miles | Grout Township 13.5 miles | Coldwater Township 14 miles |
Distance between Clare and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1918 miles | Houston : 1134 miles | Philadelphia : 561 miles |
| Phoenix : 1627 miles | San Antonio : 1250 miles | San Diego : 1899 miles |
| Dallas : 1001 miles | San Jose : 1982 miles | Jacksonville : 949 miles |
| Indianapolis : 289 miles | San Francisco : 2030 miles | Austin : 1175 miles |
| Columbus : 281 miles closest | Fort Worth : 1023 miles | Charlotte : 632 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Clare, MI
Elementary schools in Clare
Clare Primary School
District of Clare Public SchoolsLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 599
Community Based Early Childhood
District of Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Middle schools in Clare
Clare Middle School
District of Clare Public SchoolsLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 440
High schools in Clare
Clare High School
District of Clare Public SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 459
Clare Pioneer High School
District of Clare Public SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 44
John C Magnus Center
District of Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Alternative schools in Clare
ClareGladwin Area School
District of Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 62
Private schools in Clare
East Dover School
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 8Students : 34
Great Lakes Mennonite School
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 10Students : 33
Shady Lawn Amish Parochial School
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 8Students : 13
Leisure and activities in Clare surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Firefly Golf Links | Eagle Glen to Farwell 5.6 miles |
| Snow Snake Ski & Golf to Harrison 9.1 miles | The Pohlcat to Mount Pleasant 13.7 miles |
| Devils Knob Golf Course to Harrison 15.6 miles | Bucks Run Golf Club to Mount Pleasant 15.9 miles |
| Gladwin Heights Golf Course to Gladwin 16.8 miles | The Pines at Lake Isabella to Lake Isabella 16.8 miles |