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A town of 193.
Chippewa Township’s median age is 57.3 years, where Michigan’s towns sit at 42.5 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Among 702 Michigan towns, just 8 have a lower July high than Chippewa Township. 83% of the land in Chippewa Township is conserved, above both Michigan’s towns (4.4%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). M-28-Tahquamenon River Bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places. Chippewa Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2019 and a map from 1951 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Chippewa 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Chippewa Township.
162 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The trail density in Chippewa Township is 1.7 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Superior State Forest - Newberry Unit | 1.6 mi | 511 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 96% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Chippewa Township since 2017.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Chippewa Township for work: only 4% work in town. Chippewa Township’s median household income is $51,000. The top destinations are Sault Ste.
| Chippewa Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.8% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Chippewa Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 76°, January nights drop to 8° and about 99 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
47% of adults have high blood pressure in Chippewa Township. Chippewa Township beats the Michigan average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 15% of adults have diabetes in Chippewa Township.
| Chippewa Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 36% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 80% | 79% |
| What stands out | Chippewa Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.5% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Chippewa Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Chippewa Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Chippewa Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Chippewa Township is a civil township of Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 187.
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Chippewa Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.