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A town of 804, settled in 1891.
7.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Gustin Township, below both Michigan’s towns (26%) and U.S. towns (29%). 19% of the land in Gustin Township is conserved, against 4.4% in Michigan’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Huron National Forest, 4,357 acres with 14.9 miles of trail. Gustin Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 696 in 1960, 773 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2018 and 2 maps from 1959 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gustin 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 Gustin Township.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 85% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its public schools are run by the Alcona Community Schools. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is Alcona Community High School, with 369 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcona Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 318 | C |
| Alcona Community High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 369 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Huron National Forest | 14.9 mi | 4,357 |
| 2. Barlow Road Park | 0.2 mi | 15 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Gustin Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Gustin Township is 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Gustin Township for work: only 13% work in town. Gustin Township’s average trip to work is 19 minutes. Since 2011, Gustin Township has added 288 jobs, to 325 in 2021.
| Gustin Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $58,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
13% of Gustin Township adults binge drink. Gustin Township beats the Michigan average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 32% of Gustin Township adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Gustin Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 36% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Gustin Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.8% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Gustin Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Gustin Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Gustin Township is a civil township of Alcona County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 773 at the 2020 census.
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Gustin Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.