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Millen

A township of 362 people in Alcona County, Michigan

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Conserved land65%29,269 of 45,322 acres

Trails71 mi1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves2named on the map

1Huron National Forest65.1 mi of trails · 29,253 acres Directions

2Burgess Park5 acres

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Living in Millen

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Most working residents leave Millen for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Gustin (17%), Alpena (7%) and Oscoda (7%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Gustin

17%

Alpena

7%

Oscoda

7%

Au Sable

5%

0%Work in townlive and work in Millen 27 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 13Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Millen

Compared with Michigan

5better than MI·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 3▲ 1▼ 3 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

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What stands out

12.4%Fewer binge drinkersMI 15.9% · better 9.8%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMI 11.9% · better 12.5%More adults with heart diseaseMI 7% · worse

Care nearby

Tawas St. Joseph HospitalTawas City · 26 mi · ER

Alcona Health Center-Lincoln ServicesHarrisville · 11.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48705, 48737, 48745 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Millen →

Natural hazards in Millen

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

0Does Millen flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 7 declared for Alcona County MapMillen vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Millen

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Millen has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 14°Winter

53° / 30°Spring

78° / 54°Summer

57° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Millen get?About 41 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 29, with the last in spring around May 19.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Millen

Nearest: Curtis Township LibraryGlennie · 6.9 miles · 15 hrs a week

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