BreenMI
A town of 535. Nearly 22.7% of it is conserved land.
What makes Breen stand out
The thing Breen does most differently from other towns.
535 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
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Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
22.7% of Breen is conserved land
65 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Copper Country State Forest - Crystal Falls Unit | 7.1 mi | 11,731 |
| 2. Stromberg Park | 0.2 mi | 98 |
| 3. Breen Township School Forest | — | 78 |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Breen has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 61 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Breen
Most working residents leave Breen for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Iron Mountain (33%), Kingsford (9%) and Norway (7%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
How healthy Breen is
Breen beats the Michigan average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Breen | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.4% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.1% | 11.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 8.9% |
About Breen
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Breen Township is a civil township of Dickinson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 471 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 471
- Area
- 88 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,063 ft