Krakow TownshipMI
A town of 671.
Is Krakow Township a good place to live?
35% of residents are 65 or older in Krakow Township, where Michigan’s towns sit at 19% and U.S. towns at 18%. 26% of the land in Krakow Township is conserved, against 4.4% in Michigan’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Thompson's Harbor State Park, at 5,220 acres with 15.4 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Krakow Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
671 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Krakow Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Krakow 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 Krakow Township.
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Krakow Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 84% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Krakow Township has set aside nearly a quarter of its land for conservation
31 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Thompson's Harbor State Park | 15.4 mi | 5,220 |
| 2. Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit | 5.9 mi | 4,674 |
| 3. Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary | — | 41 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Most of Krakow Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Krakow Township for work: only 1% work in town. The average trip to work in Krakow Township is 31 minutes. Jobs based in Krakow Township grew to 36 in 2021, 31 more than in 2011.
| Krakow Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Krakow Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Krakow Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Krakow Township’s July high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Krakow Township stands out in Michigan and nationally, with more of its adults who had a checkup this year
84% of Krakow Township adults had a checkup this year. Krakow Township beats the Michigan average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 44% of Krakow Township adults have high blood pressure.
| Krakow Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 36% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 80% | 79% |
| What stands out | Krakow Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.9% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.2% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Krakow Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Krakow Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Krakow Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
99% of working residents leave Krakow Township for work
Where Krakow Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Krakow Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Krakow Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 666 at the 2020 census. It was named after the Polish city of Kraków, a historical capital of Poland and seat of Polish monarchs.
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- Area
- 61 sq mi
- Elevation
- 617 ft
Questions about Krakow Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Krakow Township, MI a good place to live?
Krakow Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.