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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 Township stand out
The thing Green Township 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
Wilson TownshipOssineke TownshipWellington TownshipLong Rapids TownshipRust TownshipHillman TownshipGreen Township
Green Township’s report card
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Residents weigh in
Green Township is #32 of 723 in MI for “Lowest property tax”. Fair?
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight 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 Township. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Green Township
Most working residents leave Green Township for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Alpena (31%), Alpena Township (16%) and Ossineke Township (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Green Township2%
Alpena31%
Alpena Township16%
Ossineke Township4%
Hillman Township2%
19 mi
median commute distance
96
jobs based in Green Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Who lives here
Older than Michigan overall, and fewer college graduates
People 65 and older are 36% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (22% statewide). 18% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
58.7median age · MI 40.2
Green TownshipMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
23%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma12%
High school37%
Some college23%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s13%
Graduate5%
| Green Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 4.6% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.6% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.6% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.3% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 23.4% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 23.2% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.1% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 12.1% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.9% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.5% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.3% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.1% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several pointsBy the numbers →
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 Township 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 Township | 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 Township 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 Township 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 Township for work
Where Green Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
96jobs based in Green Township
2%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Green Township
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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