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BerglandMI
A town of 456. Nearly 37% of it is conserved land.
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Population
456
residents
Median home value
$226K
Census ACS
Household income
$45K
median
Median age
64.2
years
Jobs based here
70
A commuter town
What makes Bergland stand out
The thing Bergland does most differently from other towns.
Small town
456 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Carp LakeMatchwoodWakefieldMareniscoBergland
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The data
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Bergland is conserved land
111 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
37%conserved
37%
conserved · 25,195 of 68,101 acres
111 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ottawa National Forest - Bergland Ranger District | 36.6 mi | 25,210 |
| 2. Forests for the Future #21 Conservation Reserve | — | 38 |
| 3. Ontonagon County Park | — | 16 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Bergland
Most working residents leave Bergland for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Ontonagon (21%), McMillan (12%) and Watersmeet (7%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Bergland3%
Ontonagon21%
McMillan12%
Watersmeet7%
Carp Lake6%
28 mi
median commute distance
70
jobs based in Bergland
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Bergland has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 180 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
180″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter7–25°
Spring26–51°
Summer52–76°
Fall34–53°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 26
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Bergland is
Bergland beats the Michigan average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
32 measures vs. Michigan
11 better11 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Bergland | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.6% | 7% |
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
22.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Bergland’s public schools outperform 49% of Michigan districts
The public schools Bergland’s kids attend trail 51% of Michigan’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| GogebicOntonagon ISD Special Education | PK–12 | 52 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state testsAll 1 schools →
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Bergland for work
Where Bergland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
70jobs based in Bergland
3%of working residents work in town
28 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Bergland
Census-designated place & unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
Bergland is a census-designated place (CDP) and the primary community in Bergland Township, Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States. It is situated on the north shore of Lake Gogebic, the largest natural inland lake on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Highway M-28 passes through the center of town, leading east 19 miles (31 km) to Bruce Crossing and southwest 20 miles (32 km) to Wakefield. M-64 leads north from Bergland 17 miles (27 km) to the shore of Lake Superior and 30 miles (48 km) to Ontonagon, the county seat. Bergland is bordered to the west by the Lake Gogebic CDP. As of the 2020 census, Bergland had a population of 141. The community was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 c…
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- Population
- 141
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,335 ft
- ZIP code
- 49910