Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 75.
66% of the land in Houghton Township is conserved, above both Michigan’s towns (4.4%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Isle Royale National Park, 53,836 acres with 9.9 miles of trail. Houghton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Houghton Township beats most towns.
Census counts: 2,157 in 1860, a low of 1,438 in 1880, 8,386 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1883 and a map from 1985 on.
11 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Houghton 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 Houghton Township.
Count the trails in 4 parks and preserves and they come to 188 miles. Parks and preserves in Houghton Township: 4, covering 107,295 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Isle Royale Wilderness | 61.5 mi | 52,945 |
| 2. Isle Royale National Park | 9.9 mi | 53,836 |
| 3. Bammert Farm Preserve | — | 498 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
FEMA puts 95% of Houghton Township’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 100% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Expect cold winters and cool summers in Houghton Township. July afternoons reach 73° and January nights drop to 4°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
None within 15 miles of Houghton Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Houghton Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
11 places in Houghton Township on the National Register of Historic Places.
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Houghton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
