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Buel

A township of 1,161 people in Sanilac County, Michigan
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Conserved land1.6%378 of 23,952 acres
Trails3.0 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Buel

Township in Michigan, United States
1,161Population
37.7 sq miArea
768 ftElevation

Buel Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,161.

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Most working residents leave Buel for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Sandusky (9%), Port Huron (7%) and Worth (7%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Sandusky
9%
Port Huron
7%
Worth
7%
Croswell
5%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Buel →

Health in Buel

Compared with Michigan

4worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mckenzie Health SystemSandusky · 11.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community First Health Centers - Port HuronPort Huron · 26.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48422, 48401, 48466 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Buel →

Natural hazards in Buel

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
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Buel has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 19°Winter
54° / 35°Spring
79° / 59°Summer
59° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Aitkin Memorial District LibraryCroswell · 4.1 miles · 45 hrs a week

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