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Branch

A township of 1,311 people in Mason County, Michigan
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Conserved land35%8,024 of 22,878 acres
Trails37 mi1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves16,121 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Branch

Civil township in Michigan, United States
258Population
35.8 sq miArea
892 ftElevation

Sweetwater Township is a civil township of Lake County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 258 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Branch

Work & commute in Branch

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Most working residents leave Branch for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Ludington (15%), Pere Marquette (9%) and Grand Rapids (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Ludington
15%
Pere Marquette
9%
Grand Rapids
5%
Scottville
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Branch →

Health in Branch

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 18% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

1better than MI·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Corewell Health Ludington HospitalLudington · 15.3 mi · ER
Baldwin Family Health CareBaldwin · 12.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49402, 49410, 49405 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Branch →

Natural hazards in Branch

25
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Branch →

Climate in Branch

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Branch has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 75 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 18°Winter
56° / 33°Spring
80° / 55°Summer
59° / 39°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Branch →

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Nearest: Scottville LibraryScottville · 8.7 miles · 49 hrs a week

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