Monroe County, Michigan

Temperance

An unincorporated community in Bedford Township, Michigan, just north of the Ohio state line and about 10 miles from downtown Toledo.

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9,188Population

3,806Households

74.7%Homeownership Rate

43.8 yrsMedian Age

Overview

Living in Temperance

Temperance is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Bedford Township, in the southeast corner of Monroe County, Michigan. Established in 1859 as Bedford Center, it took the name Temperance when its post office opened in 1884, a name suggested by the wife of one of the founding landowners, who belonged to the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Lewis Ansted was the first postmaster. Today Lewis Avenue is the main north-south corridor, lined with shops, churches and services, and the Temperance 48182 ZIP Code covers most of Bedford Township outside Lambertville. Bedford Public Schools has its high school and junior high campus on Jackman Road, Monroe County Community College runs its Whitman Center on Lewis Avenue, and township parks such as Carr Park and Ansted Park sit close to the center of town.

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Stats: 2020 Census (Demographic and Housing Characteristics), Temperance CDP. Photo: Dwight Burdette / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.

At a Glance

CountyMonroe

TownshipBedford

Distance to Toledo~10 miles

ZIP Code48182

Land Area4.61 sq mi (CDP)

What Makes It Special

Why Buyers Choose Temperance

A Name With a Story

Originally called Bedford Center, the community became Temperance when its post office opened in 1884, a nod to the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.

Bedford Public Schools Campus

Bedford High School and Bedford Junior High School share a campus on Jackman Road in Temperance, near Jackman Road Elementary.

Close to Toledo

Lewis Avenue runs south from Temperance across the state line into Toledo, about a 10-mile drive to downtown.

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Parks & Recreation

Temperance Parks

Carr Park & Carr Community Center

Lewis Ave, north of Temperance Rd, Temperance

Playground equipment
Basketball court and two tennis courts
Ball diamond
Picnic shelter and grills
Rentable community center with kitchen

Ansted Park

Off Lewis Ave, just south of Samaria Rd, Temperance

48 acres of natural area
1-mile walking trail
Shelter house
Native grasses and flowers
Certified Monarch Waystation

Vienna Park (Monroe County)

320 W Vienna Rd, Temperance

Five ball diamonds
18-hole disc golf course
Five picnic pavilions
Small pond and nature area
Playground

Bedford Public Schools

Temperance Schools

Public

Jackman Road Elementary8008 Jackman Rd, Temperance, MI 48182
Bedford Junior High School8405 Jackman Rd, Temperance, MI 48182
Bedford High School8285 Jackman Rd, Temperance, MI 48182
Early Childhood Programs at Smith Road Elementary1135 Smith Rd, Temperance, MI 48182

School assignment is based on home address, and district boundaries do not always follow township or ZIP Code lines. Contact Bedford Public Schools directly to confirm which schools serve a specific property.

Frequently Asked

Temperance FAQ

What is Temperance, Michigan known for?

Temperance is known for its name, which dates to 1884 and the temperance movement, and as the commercial center of Bedford Township along Lewis Avenue. It is home to the Bedford Public Schools high school and junior high campus and to the Whitman Center, a Monroe County Community College location.

How far is Temperance from downtown Toledo?

Temperance is about 10 miles by road from downtown Toledo, Ohio. Lewis Avenue and nearby US 23 connect it to Toledo.

What school district serves Temperance?

Most of Temperance is in Bedford Public Schools, whose high school and junior high are on Jackman Road. The 48182 ZIP Code reaches into neighboring townships, so confirm the schools for a specific address with the district.

Is Temperance a city?

No. Temperance is an unincorporated community and census-designated place within Bedford Township, which provides local government services.

Where can I find parks and outdoor recreation near Temperance?

Bedford Township's Carr Park and Ansted Park are close to Lewis Avenue. Monroe County's Vienna Park on West Vienna Road has ball diamonds, an 18-hole disc golf course and picnic pavilions.

What is the population of Temperance?

The Temperance CDP had 9,188 residents and 3,806 households in the 2020 Census.

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