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Readmond

A township of 560 people in Emmet County, Michigan

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Map of Readmond: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land6%1,183 of 19,721 acres

Trails65 mi2.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves15named on the map

1Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit24.2 mi of trails · 5,657 acres Directions

2Goodhart Farms Nature Preserve8.2 mi of trails · 676 acres Directions

3Elmer Johnston Nature Preserve1.9 mi of trails · 197 acres Directions

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About Readmond

Civil township in Michigan, United States

560Population

31 sq miArea

869 ftElevation

Readmond Township is a civil township of Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 560 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Readmond for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Petoskey (14%), Harbor Springs (13%) and Bear Creek (8%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Petoskey

14%

Harbor Springs

13%

Bear Creek

8%

Little Traverse

8%

2%Work in townlive and work in Readmond 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 41Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Readmond

Compared with Michigan

15better than MI·4worse

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

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits 2▲ 2 close Care 6▲ 1 close Mind 3▲ 2 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.6%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 6.8%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMI 11.9% · better 13.3%More adults who have had cancerMI 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Mclaren Northern MichiganPetoskey · 14.2 mi · ER

Alcona Health Center Pellston ServicesPellston · 12.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49740, 49769 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Readmond →

Natural hazards in Readmond

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 6% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

1Does Readmond flood?paid flood claims since 2026 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 5 declared for Emmet County MapReadmond vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Readmond has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 80 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

28° / 14°Winter

50° / 30°Spring

75° / 54°Summer

55° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Readmond get?About 80 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 16, with the last in spring around May 15.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Readmond

Nearest: Bliss Branch LibraryLevering · 9.2 miles · 11 hrs a week

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Readmond Center Friendship Cross Village

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Where Readmond residents work nearby:Friendship 6%Work & commute →

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