Belknap TownshipMI
A town of 685.
Is Belknap Township a good place to live?
Belknap Township’s median age is 57.1 years, where Michigan’s towns sit at 42.5 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Belknap Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
685 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Belknap Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Belknap Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Belknap Township.
Low risk in Belknap Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 79% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Belknap Township has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Belknap Township for work: only 4% work in town. 16% of Belknap Township residents live below the poverty line, against 8.9% in Michigan’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The median household income in Belknap Township is $52,000.
| Belknap Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $52,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.9% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
In Belknap Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Belknap Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Belknap Township’s July high is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A smaller share of adults in Belknap Township binge drink than in the typical Michigan or U.S. town
13% of adults binge drink in Belknap Township. Belknap Township beats the Michigan average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 30% of adults get no exercise outside work in Belknap Township.
| Belknap Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 36% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| What stands out | Belknap Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83% | 77.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.1% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Belknap Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Belknap Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Belknap Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Belknap Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
96% of working residents leave Belknap Township for work
Where Belknap Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Belknap Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Belknap Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 686. The unincorporated community of Hagensville is located in the township.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 774 ft
Questions about Belknap Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Belknap Township, MI a good place to live?
Belknap Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.