Briley Township is a civil township and county seat of central Montmorency County, Michigan, United States. At the 2020 census, the township population was 1,697.

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Health in Briley

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Health Grade C−

Healthier than 21% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 67% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Michigan

6better than MI·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

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What stands out

12.5%Fewer binge drinkersMI 15.9% · better 9.5%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMI 11.9% · better 11.7%More adults with heart diseaseMI 7% · worse

Care nearby

Munson Healthcare Grayling HospitalGrayling · 34.9 mi · ER

Thunder Bay Comm Health Service - AtlantaAtlanta · 1.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 49709 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Briley →

Natural hazards in Briley

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

0Does Briley flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 6 declared for Montmorency County MapBriley vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Briley →

Climate in Briley

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Briley has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 84 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

29° / 14°Winter

53° / 29°Spring

78° / 53°Summer

57° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Briley get?About 84 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 27, with the last in spring around May 22.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Briley →

Schools in Briley

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School Grade C+

The public schools Briley’s kids attend trail 63% of Michigan’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictAtlanta Community SchoolsSchools1

Atlanta Community Schools C+Other · Grades PK–12 · 247 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.

Briley’s library

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Montmorency County Public Libraries11901 Haymeadow · part of Montmorency County Public Libraries

E-books38 hrs a week

What’s on for kids?184 programsa year for ages 0–11 (system-wide)Programs →Late fees?Yes, somelate fines on some itemsPerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Montmorency County Public Libraries →

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