NewkirkMI
A town of 909. Nearly 61.6% of it is conserved land.
What makes Newkirk stand out
The thing Newkirk does most differently from other towns.
909 people, and everyone knows the way
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Nearly a third of Newkirk is conserved land
187 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pere Marquette State Forest - Cadillac Unit | 151.5 mi | 23,968 |
| 2. Manistee National Forest - Cadillac Ranger District | 7.7 mi | 4,224 |
Most working residents commute out of Newkirk
Most working residents leave Newkirk for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Cadillac (14%), Reed City (9%) and Grand Rapids (5%). Half commute less than 36 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Newkirk has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 120 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Newkirk is
Newkirk beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Newkirk | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.6% | 77.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.4% | 10.2% |
99% of working residents leave Newkirk for work
Where Newkirk’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Newkirk
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Newkirk Township is a civil township of Lake County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population was 655.
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- Population
- 655
- Area
- 73 sq mi
- Elevation
- 942 ft