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Home to 974 people, this town lies in Michigan.
Only 6 of the 667 Michigan towns we compare have a lower typical rent than Meyer Township. Meyer 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.
Census counts: 1,252 in 1890, a peak of 1,628 in 1910, 992 in 2020. The archive holds 2 maps from 1956 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Meyer Township, and how to reach them.
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Ordered by what stands out in Meyer Township.
Meyer Township’s natural-hazard score from FEMA is 12 of 100, against 25 of 100 in Michigan’s towns and 44 of 100 across U.S. towns. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 48% come from cold waves and 39% from inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 88% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its one school is below. The North Central Area Schools runs its public schools. Enrollment at Meyer Township’s public school: 123 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 123 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
The top destinations are Spalding Township (16%), Harris Township (13%) and Iron Mountain (9%). Just 8% of Meyer Township’s working residents have a job in town. For Meyer Township, the average trip to work is 31 minutes. Its typical household income is $66,000, where Michigan’s towns sit at $77,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000.
| Meyer Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
For Meyer Township, the midsummer high is 80°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
17% of Meyer Township adults smoke cigarettes. Against the Michigan average, Meyer Township comes out ahead on 2 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 6. Two figures for adults in the town: 16% report frequent physical distress, 14% have diabetes.
| Meyer Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 36% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Meyer Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Count the trails in 1 park or preserve and they come to 64 miles. Meyer Township’s trail density is 0.7 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves in the town: one, of 5 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cunard State Roadside Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Meyer Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Meyer Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Meyer Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Meyer Township is a civil township of Menominee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 992 at the 2020 census. Most of the population is concentrated in Hermansville, an unincorporated village within the township.
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Meyer Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.