Plat book of Osceola County, Michigan, 1900
Middle Branch Township’s story
Middle Branch Township in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1900.
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A town of 796.
Population
796
2025 Census estimate · +2.8% since 2020
Median home value
$139K
Census ACS
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
54.5
years
Jobs based here
22
A commuter town
Is Middle Branch Township a good place to live?
Middle Branch Township’s median age is 54.5 years, above both the Michigan town median (42.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Middle Branch Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
796 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Marion TownshipSylvan TownshipRedding TownshipHartwick TownshipMiddle Branch Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Middle Branch Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Middle Branch Township, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Middle Branch Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsMarion Public SchoolsEvart Public Schools2 districts serve Middle Branch Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMiddle Branch Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes49665, 4963149665 95% · 49631 5%Census 2020
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 Middle Branch Township.
Work & commute
Middle Branch Township has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Middle Branch Township for work: only 1% work in town. Middle Branch Township’s median household income is $51,000, against $77,000 in Michigan’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. 13% of Middle Branch Township residents live below the poverty line.
1%work in town
| Middle Branch Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Middle Branch Township1%
Cadillac15%
Evart12%
Marion Township9%
McBain4%
20 mi
median commute distance
22
jobs based in Middle Branch Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Natural hazards
Low risk in Middle Branch Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities. Since 1989, 15 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Middle Branch Township.
22risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind
15
paid flood claims since 1989
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Middle Branch Township
Middle Branch Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Middle Branch Township is 81°F.
74″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–31°
Spring31–55°
Summer54–79°
Fall37–58°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 19
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Middle Branch Township is
Middle Branch Township beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 18% of adults report frequent physical distress in Middle Branch Township.
| Middle Branch Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 36% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better18 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Middle Branch Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.3% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.2% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 7% |
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital
19.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Middle Branch Township has set aside 2.1% of its land for conservation
2.5 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Middle Branch Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
2.1%conserved
| Middle Branch Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
2.1%
conserved · 486 of 22,591 acres
2.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pere Marquette State Forest - Cadillac Unit | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Middle Branch Township
17pages on Middle Branch Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Middle Branch Township; the nearest are
Mid Michigan CollegeCommunity college · Public · Harrison19.5 mi$6,132 in-state tuitionFerris State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Big Rapids29 mi$14,778 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Middle Branch Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Middle Branch Township for work
Where Middle Branch Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
22jobs based in Middle Branch Township
1%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Middle Branch Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Middle Branch Township is a civil township of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 775 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,115 ft
Questions about Middle Branch Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Middle Branch Township, MI a good place to live?
Middle Branch Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.