Henderson Township, MI hall, 2022
Henderson Township’s story
Henderson Township in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2022 and 3 maps from 1933 on.
Explore the history →Henderson TownshipMI
A town of 184.
Population
184
2025 Census estimate · +2.2% since 2020
Median home value
$166K
Census ACS
Household income
$83K
median
Median age
36.8
years
Jobs based here
33
A commuter town
Is Henderson Township a good place to live?
Henderson Township’s average trip to work is 37 minutes, above both the Michigan town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). 83% of the land in Henderson Township is conserved, above both the Michigan town median (4.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Henderson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
184 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
South Branch TownshipBoon TownshipCherry Grove TownshipDover TownshipHenderson Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Henderson Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Henderson Township, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Henderson Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHenderson Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes49601, 4961849601 74% · 49618 26%Census 2020
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 Henderson Township.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Henderson Township is conserved land
70 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The trail density in Henderson Township is 2.0 miles per square mile.
82.8%conserved
82.8%
conserved · 19,048 of 22,995 acres
70 mi
of trails · 2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Manistee National Forest - Cadillac Ranger District | 69 mi | 19,048 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Schools
The schools Henderson Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Cadillac Area Public Schools. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest View Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 257 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Henderson Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 92% of U.S. communities.
8risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesWinter weather
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of Henderson Township’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Henderson Township for work: only 0% work in town. Jobs based in Henderson Township grew to 33 in 2021, 25 more than in 2011. The top destinations are Cadillac (18%), Traverse City (13%) and Springville Township (9%).
0%work in town
| Henderson Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Henderson Township0%
Cadillac18%
Traverse City13%
Springville Township9%
Haring Township7%
15 mi
median commute distance
33
jobs based in Henderson Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Climate
Henderson Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Henderson Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Henderson Township’s July high is 80°F.
120″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–29°
Spring31–53°
Summer54–78°
Fall37–56°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 19
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Henderson Township is
Henderson Township beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 16% of Henderson Township adults report frequent physical distress.
| Henderson Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 36% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better24 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Henderson Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13% | 10.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 7% |
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
12.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Henderson Township
18pages on Henderson Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Henderson Township; the nearest are
Ferris State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Big Rapids37 mi$14,778 in-state tuitionWest Shore Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Scottville37.7 mi$4,470 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Henderson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Henderson Township for work
Where Henderson Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
33jobs based in Henderson Township
0%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Henderson Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Henderson Township is a civil township of Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 183 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,358 ft
Questions about Henderson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Henderson Township, MI a good place to live?
Henderson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.