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Gustin

A township of 773 people in Alcona County, Michigan
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Conserved land19%4,368 of 22,784 acres
Trails21 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Gustin

Civil township in Michigan, United States
773Population
35.8 sq miArea
722 ftElevation

Gustin Township is a civil township of Alcona County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 773 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Gustin

Work & commute in Gustin

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Most working residents leave Gustin for work: only 13% work in town. The top destinations are Oscoda (8%), Alpena (6%) and Harrisville (6%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Oscoda
8%
Alpena
6%
Harrisville
6%
Harrisville
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Gustin →

Health in Gustin

Compared with Michigan

6better than MI·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Tawas St. Joseph HospitalTawas City · 25.5 mi · ER
Alcona Health Center-Lincoln ServicesHarrisville · 3.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48740, 48742, 48745 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gustin →

Natural hazards in Gustin

15
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves⚡ Lightning
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Climate in Gustin

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Gustin has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 15°Winter
52° / 31°Spring
77° / 54°Summer
57° / 38°Fall
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School Grade C+

The public schools Gustin’s kids attend trail 62% of Michigan’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictAlcona Community SchoolsSchools2

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Gustin’s library

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Lincoln Branch Library330 Traverse Bay Road · part of Alcona County Library
Fine-freeE-books30 hrs a week
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