McKinleyMI
A town of 1,298. Nearly 13.4% of it is conserved land.
What makes McKinley stand out
The thing McKinley does most differently from other towns.
1,298 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Most working residents commute out of McKinley
Most working residents leave McKinley for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Petoskey (17%), Bear Creek (11%) and Little Traverse (9%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
McKinley has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 88 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
13.4% of McKinley is conserved land
23 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit | 6.5 mi | 7,125 |
| 2. University of Michigan Biological Station | 5.5 mi | 2,873 |
| 3. Bryan Wildlife Nature Preserve | — | 167 |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 39% of U.S. towns
McKinley beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | McKinley | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.1% | 11.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.3% | 10.2% |
McKinley’s public schools outperform 49% of Michigan districts
The public schools McKinley’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 51% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pellston Elementary School | PK–5 | 220 | B− |
| Pellston MiddleHigh School | 6–12 | 258 | C+ |
92% of working residents leave McKinley for work
Where McKinley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About McKinley
Civil township in Michigan, United States
McKinley Township is a civil township of Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,294 at the 2020 census. McKinley Township is home to Pellston Regional Airport.
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- Population
- 1,294
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 738 ft