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A township of 2,054 people in Roscommon County, Michigan

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Map of Higgins: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land15%6,896 of 46,605 acres

Trails130 mi1.8 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves43,357 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Au Sable State Forest - Roscommon Unit110.5 mi of trails · 33,765 acres Directions

2Tisdale Triangle5.4 mi of trails · 1,482 acres Directions

3Backus Creek State Game Area1.8 mi of trails · 3,086 acres

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About Higgins

Civil township in Michigan, United States

1,864Population

73.3 sq miArea

1,243 ftElevation

Higgins Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,864 at the 2020 census. The village of Roscommon is located within the township.

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Health in Higgins

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Health Grade C−

Healthier than 23% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 43% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Michigan

3better than MI·12worse

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

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

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What stands out

9.8%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMI 11.9% · better 82.8%More adults treating high blood pressureMI 77.6% · better 10.6%More adults with heart diseaseMI 7% · worse

Care nearby

Mymichigan Medical Center West BranchWest Branch · 17.4 mi · ER

Northern Michigan Children's Assessment CenterRoscommon · 6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48653, 48656 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Higgins →

Natural hazards in Higgins

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Higgins flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 5 declared for Roscommon County MapHiggins vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Higgins →

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Higgins has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 66 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 14°Winter

54° / 30°Spring

79° / 53°Summer

57° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Higgins get?About 66 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 23, with the last in spring around May 19.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+2.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Higgins →

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Roscommon Area District Library106 Lake St. · part of Roscommon Area District Library

E-books35 hrs a week

What’s on for kids?161 programsa year for ages 0–11 (system-wide)Programs →Late fees?Yes, somelate fines on some itemsPerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Roscommon Area District Library →

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Locator map of Higgins — Wikimedia Commons · Map: Notorious4life at en.wikipedia · Public domain

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