KrakowMI
A town of 788. Nearly 26.1% of it is conserved land.
What makes Krakow stand out
The thing Krakow does most differently from other towns.
788 people, and everyone knows the way
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Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.
Nearly a quarter of Krakow is conserved land
31 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Thompson's Harbor State Park | 15.4 mi | 5,220 |
| 2. Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit | 5.9 mi | 4,674 |
| 3. Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary | — | 41 |
Most working residents commute out of Krakow
Most working residents leave Krakow for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Alpena (26%), Alpena (9%) and Rogers City (8%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Krakow has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 78 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Krakow is
Krakow beats the Michigan average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Krakow | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.9% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.2% | 7% |
99% of working residents leave Krakow for work
Where Krakow’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Krakow
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Krakow Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 666 at the 2020 census. It was named after the Polish city of Kraków, a historical capital of Poland and seat of Polish monarchs.
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- Population
- 666
- Area
- 61 sq mi
- Elevation
- 617 ft