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Rolland

A township of 1,243 people in Isabella County, Michigan

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

Conserved land2.7%609 of 22,828 acres

Trails2.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves3490 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Edmore State Game Area0.5 mi of trails · 271 acres

2Millpond Park113 acres

3Payden Park37 acres Directions

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About Rolland

Civil township in Michigan, United States

1,406Population

35.8 sq miArea

889 ftElevation

Rolland Township is a civil township of Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,406 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Rolland

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Most working residents leave Rolland for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Mount Pleasant (18%), Union (8%) and Alma (7%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Mount Pleasant

18%

Union

8%

Alma

7%

Chippewa

5%

2%Work in townlive and work in Rolland 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 125Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Rolland →

Health in Rolland

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 42% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Michigan

8worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

13.3%More older adults who have lost all their teethMI 10.2% · worse 10.2%More adults with COPDMI 8.1% · worse 18.2%More smokersMI 14.6% · worse

Care nearby

Mclaren Central MichiganMount Pleasant · 14.5 mi · ER

Women's Health Center of Isabella Citizens for HealthMount Pleasant · 14.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49310, 48829 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rolland →

Natural hazards in Rolland

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Rolland flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 9 declared for Isabella County MapRolland vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Rolland →

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Rolland has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 17°Winter

56° / 33°Spring

80° / 56°Summer

59° / 39°Fall

How much snow does Rolland 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?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Rolland →

Rolland’s library

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Tate Memorial Library324 Main Street · part of Chippewa River District Library System

E-books31 hrs a week

What’s on for kids?397 programsa year for ages 0–11 (system-wide)Programs →Late fees?Yes, somelate fines on some itemsPerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Tate Memorial Library →

Famous people from Rolland

MTMerze TateScience & Medicine

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