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Caldwell

A township of 1,509 people in Missaukee County, Michigan
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Conserved land16%3,610 of 22,639 acres
Trails23 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves22,392 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Caldwell

Civil township in Michigan, United States
1,394Population
35.6 sq miArea
1,273 ftElevation

Caldwell Township is a civil township of Missaukee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,394 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Caldwell for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Cadillac (17%), Lake City (8%) and Haring (8%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Cadillac
17%
Lake City
8%
Haring
8%
Traverse City
6%
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Health in Caldwell

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 19% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 38% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Michigan

9worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Munson Healthcare Cadillac HospitalCadillac · 10.5 mi · ER
Family Health Care - CadillacCadillac · 10.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49663, 49651 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Caldwell →

Natural hazards in Caldwell

8
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 8% of U.S. communities.

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

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Caldwell has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 74 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 14°Winter
54° / 30°Spring
78° / 53°Summer
57° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Missaukee District LibraryLake City · 4.2 miles · 43 hrs a week

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