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Mikado

A township of 850 people in Alcona County, Michigan
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About Mikado

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
653 ftElevation

Mikado ( my-KAY-doe) is an unincorporated community in Alcona County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The community is located within Mikado Township along the intersection of county highways F-30 and F-41. As an unincorporated community, Mikado has no legally defined boundaries or population statistics of its own but does have its own post office with the 48745 ZIP Code.

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ZIP code48745
Living in Mikado

Housing in Mikado

$167K▲ 6.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Mikado home is worth about $167,000, up 6.6% in a year, 37% below the Michigan typical home.

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Health in Mikado

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3better than MI·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Tawas St. Joseph HospitalTawas City · 19.6 mi · ER
Alcona Health Center-Lincoln ServicesHarrisville · 8.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48745, 48737 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Mikado →

Natural hazards in Mikado

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves⚡ Lightning
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Mikado Township Library2291 South F-41 · part of Alcona County Library
Fine-freeE-books16 hrs a week
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