Holmes TownshipMI
A town of 335, settled in 1884.
Is Holmes Township a good place to live?
Holmes Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
335 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Holmes Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Holmes 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 Holmes Township.
Holmes Township has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The top destinations are Marinette (18%), Menominee (11%) and Stephenson (9%). The average commute for Holmes Township comes to 29 minutes. The town’s median household income is $56,000, below both Michigan’s towns ($77,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). For half of commuters, work is under 28 miles away.
| Holmes Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Holmes Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Holmes Township’s July high stands at 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Holmes Township is
Holmes Township: 17% of adults smoke cigarettes, against 15% in Michigan’s towns and 14% across U.S. towns. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Holmes Township is ahead of Michigan on 3 and behind on 10. Among adults locally, 44% have high blood pressure.
| Holmes Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 36% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 80% | 79% |
| What stands out | Holmes Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.7% | 11.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.3% | 77.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Holmes Township: inland flooding
In Holmes Township, the natural-hazard score from FEMA is 45 of 100. 56% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 34%. Paid flood insurance claims locally since 2026: 2.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
4.3% of Holmes Township is conserved land
Count the trails in 2 parks and preserves and they come to 33 miles. Parks and preserves in Holmes Township: 2, covering 7,802 acres. The town’s trail density comes in at 0.5 miles per square mile.
| Holmes Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Escanaba River State Forest - Escanaba Unit | 11.1 mi | 7,764 |
| 2. Menominee River State Recreation Area - Pemene Falls Unit | — | 38 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Holmes Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Holmes Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Holmes Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
100% of working residents leave Holmes Township for work
Where Holmes Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Holmes Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Holmes Township is a civil township of Menominee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 341 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 72 sq mi
- Elevation
- 764 ft
Questions about Holmes Township
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Is Holmes Township, MI a good place to live?
Holmes Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.