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A township of 895 people in Gratiot County, Michigan

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Conserved land3.4%725 of 21,434 acres

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About North Star

Civil township in Michigan, United States

895Population

34.6 sq miArea

719 ftElevation

North Star Township is a civil township of Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 895 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave North Star for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ithaca (12%), St. Johns (7%) and Alma (7%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Ithaca

12%

St. Johns

7%

Alma

7%

Elba

5%

0%Work in townlive and work in North Star 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 53Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in North Star

Compared with Michigan

5worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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What stands out

13.7%More older adults who have lost all their teethMI 10.2% · worse 10.2%More adults with COPDMI 8.1% · worse 8.5%More adults with heart diseaseMI 7% · worse

Care nearby

Mymichigan Medical Center AlmaAlma · 12 mi · ER

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Integrated Care ShiawasseeOwosso · 26.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48847, 48806 · CMS · HRSAHealth in North Star →

Natural hazards in North Star

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does North Star flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to North Star MapNorth Star vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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North Star has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter

56° / 35°Spring

81° / 58°Summer

60° / 41°Fall

How much snow does North Star get?About 39 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 13, with the last in spring around May 1.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near North Star

Nearest: Thompson Home Public LibraryIthaca · 4.8 miles · 43 hrs a week

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North Star Ithaca Washington Hamilton Emerson

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Where North Star residents work nearby:Ithaca 12%Work & commute →

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