NormanMI
A town of 1,704. Nearly 55.5% of it is conserved land.
What makes Norman stand out
The 2 things Norman does most differently from other towns.
101 miles of trails in Norman
55.5% of the town is conserved land, across 6 parks and preserves.
Norman’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Norman. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a third of Norman is conserved land
101 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Manistee National Forest - Manistee Ranger District | 57.2 mi | 17,581 |
| 2. Manistee National Forest - Cadillac Ranger District | 21.2 mi | 7,372 |
| 3. Crystal Lake Township Park | — | 22 |
Healthier than 12% of U.S. towns
Norman beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Norman | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.9% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.4% | 8.1% |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.
About one in eight working residents works right in Norman
Most working residents leave Norman for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Manistee (15%), Manistee (5%) and Cadillac (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Norman has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 93 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
88% of working residents leave Norman for work
Where Norman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Norman
Township in Michigan, United States
Norman Township is a civil township of Manistee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,567 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 1,567
- Area
- 72 sq mi
- Elevation
- 781 ft
Norman’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Norman.