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A township of 3,224 people in Emmet County, Michigan

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

Conserved land7.2%1,122 of 15,614 acres

Trails16 mi0.7 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves20348 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

#227Most trails in MI #209Most conserved land in MI

1Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit5.4 mi of trails · 694 acres

2Waldron Fen Nature Preserve1.9 mi of trails · 151 acres Directions

3Oden Island Nature Preserve0.8 mi of trails · 55 acres Directions

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Littlefield

Civil township in Michigan, United States

3,200Population

24.5 sq miArea

597 ftElevation

Littlefield Township is a civil township of Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,200 at the 2020 census.

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How Littlefield ranks

#68Shortest commute in MI #104Lowest property tax in MI #125Fastest growing in MI All MI rankings →

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Health in Littlefield

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

1better than MI·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

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What stands out

13.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 9.9%More adults who have had cancerMI 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Mclaren Northern MichiganPetoskey · 9.8 mi · ER

Alcona Health Center Emmet County SiteHarbor Springs · 5.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 49706 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Littlefield →

Natural hazards in Littlefield

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

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

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

Climate in Littlefield

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Littlefield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 120 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 14°Winter

52° / 30°Spring

78° / 54°Summer

57° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Littlefield get?About 120 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 18, with the last in spring around May 31.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Littlefield

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C⁺

School Grade C+

The public schools Littlefield’s kids attend trail 58% of Michigan’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictAlanson Public SchoolsSchools1

Alanson Public School C+Other · Grades PK–12 · 223 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.

Littlefield’s library

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Alanson Area Public Library7631 Burr Avenue · part of Alanson Area Public Library

Fine-freeE-books40 hrs a week

What’s on for kids?22 programsa year for ages 0–11 (system-wide)Programs →Late fees?Nonethis library is fine-freePerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Alanson Area Public Library →

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