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A township of 986 people in Arenac County, Michigan

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Conserved land1.3%400 of 29,664 acres

Trails2.2 mi0 mi per sq mi

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1Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge13 acres

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About Sims

Civil township in Michigan, United States

986Population

46.7 sq miArea

594 ftElevation

Sims Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 986 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Sims for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Au Gres (17%), Standish (9%) and Bay City (4%). Half commute less than 32 miles.

Au Gres

17%

Standish

9%

Bay City

4%

Chippewa

4%

3%Work in townlive and work in Sims 32 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 58Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Sims

Compared with Michigan

6better than MI·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits all close Care 3▲ 1▼ 3 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

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What stands out

8.9%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMI 11.9% · better 6.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better 11%More adults with heart diseaseMI 7% · worse

Care nearby

Tawas St. Joseph HospitalTawas City · 15.9 mi · ER

Sterling Area Health Center Walk in ClinicStandish · 20 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 48703 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sims →

Natural hazards in Sims

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind

2Does Sims flood?paid flood claims since 1986 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 9 declared for Arenac County MapSims vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Sims has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 18°Winter

53° / 34°Spring

78° / 58°Summer

58° / 41°Fall

How much snow does Sims get?About 49 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 10, with the last in spring around May 5.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Sims

Nearest: Au Gres Community LibraryAu Gres · 5.5 miles · 41 hrs a week

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Sims Au Gres Whitney Au Gres Caseville

WAu Gres NWhitney WAu Gres SECaseville

Where Sims residents work nearby:Au Gres 17%Work & commute →

Compare side by side:Sims vs Au Gres Sims vs Whitney Sims vs Au Gres Sims vs Caseville

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