Metz TownshipMI
A town of 284, settled in 1895.
Is Metz Township a good place to live?
24% of residents live below the poverty line in Metz Township, where Michigan’s towns sit at 8.9% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Of the 702 Michigan towns we compare, none has a higher median age than Metz Township. The biggest park or preserve is Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit, at 2,087 acres. Metz Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
284 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Metz Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Metz 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 Metz Township.
Very low risk in Metz Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 84% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Metz Township’s workers commute out
At $53,000, Metz Township’s median household income is below both the Michigan town median ($77,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). The top destinations are Alpena (23%), Rogers City (11%) and Alpena Township (10%).
| Metz Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
In Metz Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Metz Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Metz Township’s July high is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Metz Township has set aside 9.6% of its land for conservation
2.5 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The trail density in Metz Township is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mackinac State Forest - Atlanta Unit | — | 2,087 |
| 2. Metz Fire Trailside Historical Park | 0.2 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
How healthy Metz Township is
Metz Township beats the Michigan average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 45% of adults have high blood pressure in Metz Township.
| Metz Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 36% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| What stands out | Metz Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.1% | 11.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.6% | 77.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.9% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Metz Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Metz Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Metz Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
100% of working residents leave Metz Township for work
Where Metz Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Metz Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Metz Township is a civil township of Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 280 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 781 ft
Questions about Metz Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Metz Township, MI a good place to live?
Metz Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.