Bismarck TownshipMI
A town of 358.
Is Bismarck Township a good place to live?
36% of residents are 65 or older in Bismarck Township, where Michigan’s towns sit at 19% and U.S. towns at 18%. Among 702 Michigan towns, just 3 have a higher median age than Bismarck Township. Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit, at 9,732 acres with 41.9 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Bismarck Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
358 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Bismarck Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bismarck 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 Bismarck Township.
Low risk in Bismarck 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
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Bismarck Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Bismarck Township for work: only 0% work in town. The median household income in Bismarck Township is $56,000. The top destinations are Rogers City (26%), Alpena Township (7%) and Alpena (4%).
| Bismarck Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit | 41.9 mi | 9,732 |
| 2. Porcupine Run Nature Preserve | — | 19 |
| 3. Hawks Ball Field | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Bismarck Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Bismarck Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Bismarck Township’s July high is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Bismarck Township stands out in Michigan and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
46% of Bismarck Township adults have high blood pressure. Bismarck Township beats the Michigan average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 16% of Bismarck Township adults have diabetes.
| Bismarck Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 36% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 80% | 79% |
| What stands out | Bismarck Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.9% | 15.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.5% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Bismarck Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bismarck Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Bismarck Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
100% of working residents leave Bismarck Township for work
Where Bismarck Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Bismarck Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Bismarck 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 351.
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- Area
- 70 sq mi
- Elevation
- 876 ft
Questions about Bismarck Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bismarck Township, MI a good place to live?
Bismarck Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.