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A township of 907 people in Arenac County, Michigan

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

Conserved land2.7%762 of 28,387 acres

Trails1.6 mi0 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves3named on the map

1Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge0.4 mi of trails · 57 acres

2Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit1,373 acres

3Whitney Township Park7 acres

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About Whitney

Township in Michigan, United States

907Population

44.6 sq miArea

591 ftElevation

Whitney Township is a civil township of Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 907 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Whitney for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Au Gres (8%), Standish (6%) and Chippewa (5%). Half commute less than 44 miles.

Au Gres

8%

Standish

6%

Chippewa

5%

Tawas

5%

1%Work in townlive and work in Whitney 44 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 108Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Whitney

Compared with Michigan

4better than MI·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 1▼ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

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What stands out

9.4%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMI 11.9% · better 7.1%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better 10.7%More adults with heart diseaseMI 7% · worse

Care nearby

Tawas St. Joseph HospitalTawas City · 12 mi · ER

Sterling Area Health Center Walk in ClinicStandish · 21.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48703, 48765, 48763 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Whitney →

Natural hazards in Whitney

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind

4Does Whitney flood?paid flood claims since 1987 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 9 declared for Arenac County MapWhitney vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Whitney 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 Whitney get?About 49 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 5, with the last in spring around May 8.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Whitney

Nearest: Au Gres Community LibraryAu Gres · 6.9 miles · 41 hrs a week

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