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A town of 987, settled in 1873.
35% of residents are 65 or older in Long Rapids Township, against 19% in Michigan’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. 16% of the land in Long Rapids Township is conserved, where Michigan’s towns sit at 4.4% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit, at 5,539 acres with 4.2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Long Rapids 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.
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2013 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Long Rapids 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 Long Rapids Township.
Most working residents leave Long Rapids Township for work: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Long Rapids Township fell to 40 in 2021, 40 fewer than in 2011. 14% of residents live below the poverty line in Long Rapids Township.
| Long Rapids Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 76% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit | 4.2 mi | 5,539 |
| 2. Stevens Twin Sinks and Bruski Sink Karst Preserve | 0.9 mi | 27 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Long Rapids Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Long Rapids Township’s July high is 81°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
43% of Long Rapids Township adults have high blood pressure.
| Long Rapids Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 36% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Long Rapids Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.4% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 12% | 8.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Long Rapids Township
About 2 of every 100 Long Rapids Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Long Rapids Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Long Rapids Township is a civil township of Alpena County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 977 at the 2020 census.
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Long Rapids Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.