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A township of 2,228 people in Roscommon County, Michigan
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Map of Markey: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land7.3%1,668 of 22,959 acres
Trails16 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3749 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Markey

Civil township in Michigan, United States
2,401Population
36.2 sq miArea
1,148 ftElevation

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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Health in Markey

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 73% of towns with similar incomes.

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9better than MI·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Munson Healthcare Grayling HospitalGrayling · 20.1 mi · ER
Midmichigan Health Park - Houghton LakeHoughton Lake · 6.8 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, 48629 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Markey →

Natural hazards in Markey

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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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.

30° / 14°Winter
54° / 31°Spring
79° / 53°Summer
57° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Houghton Lake Public LibraryHoughton Lake · 6.2 miles · 46 hrs a week
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