MarkeyMI
A town of 2,228.
97% of working residents leave Markey for work
Where Markey’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Markey’s report card
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Most working residents commute out of Markey
Most working residents leave Markey for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Denton (8%), Roscommon (7%) and Grayling (5%). Half commute less than 43 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Markey 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.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns
Markey beats the Michigan average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Markey | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.7% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13% | 8.9% |
7.3% of Markey is conserved land
16 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Au Sable State Forest - Roscommon Unit | 8.5 mi | 7,871 |
| 2. South Higgins Lake State Park | 0.4 mi | 642 |
| 3. Markey Park | — | 13 |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
About Markey
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Markey Township is a civil township of Roscommon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,401 at the 2020 census. The township was created from Gerrish Township on April 21, 1887.
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- Population
- 2,401
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,148 ft
Markey’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Markey.