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A town of 961. Healthier than 67% of U.S. towns.
Population
961
−9% since 2010
Median home value
$167K
Census ACS
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
58.7
years
Jobs based here
96
A commuter town
What makes Green stand out
The thing Green does most differently from other towns.
Small town
961 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
WilsonOssinekeWellingtonLong RapidsRustHillmanGreen
Green’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Mostly Cloudy
H 0° · L 46°
Local news
All →- LCU Esports Blue vs Michigan State University Green — CRL Fall 2026 - League PlaySheep Esports · Oct 1
- Baylor University 3–2 Michigan State University Green | CRL Fall 2026 - League PlaySheep Esports · Sep 29
- University of Akron Blue 3–0 Michigan State University Green | Bluegrass Boost Battle Spring 2025Sheep Esports · Sep 28
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Green. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Green
Most working residents leave Green for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Alpena (31%), Alpena (16%) and Ossineke (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Green2%
Alpena31%
Alpena16%
Ossineke4%
Hillman2%
19 mi
median commute distance
96
jobs based in Green
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
24risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
3
paid flood claims since 2014
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns
Green beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Michigan
1 better19 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Green | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.1% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.8% | 8.1% |
Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena
17.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
42nd
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Green has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 78 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
78″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–30°
Spring30–53°
Summer54–79°
Fall37–57°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 17
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
3.1% of Green is conserved land
19 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
3.1%conserved
3.1%
conserved · 1,569 of 50,883 acres
19 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit | 1.1 mi | 1,364 |
| 2. Turtle Lake Club | 0.7 mi | 890 |
| 3. Fletcher Pond Public Access | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Green for work
Where Green’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
96jobs based in Green
2%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Green
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Green Township is a civil township of Alpena County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,117 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,117
- Area
- 80 sq mi
- Elevation
- 728 ft
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