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A town of 366.
32% of the land in Mitchell Township is conserved, above both Michigan’s towns (4.4%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Huron National Forest, at 28,954 acres with 83.7 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Mitchell Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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Census counts: 220 in 1960, 354 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2018 and 2 maps from 1972 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Mitchell Township, and how to reach them.
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Ordered by what stands out in Mitchell Township.
Mitchell Township’s trail network density is 1.6 miles per square mile. Count the trails in 2 parks and preserves and they come to 224 miles.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Huron National Forest | 83.7 mi | 28,954 |
| 2. Au Sable State Forest - Grayling Unit | 0.6 mi | 106 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
74% of Mitchell Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 11%. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 79% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The top destinations are Curtis Township (10%), Alpena (9%) and Harrisville (4%). Jobs in Mitchell Township grew by 24 from 2011 to 2021, reaching 56. A fifth of Mitchell Township residents live below the poverty line, above both the Michigan town median (8.9%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). In Mitchell Township, the mean commuting time is 31 minutes.
| Mitchell Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $48,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
A winter brings about 57 inches of snow, with January nights at 11° and July afternoons at 80°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Nearly a fifth of adults smoke cigarettes in Mitchell Township. Among 702 Michigan towns, just 10 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Mitchell Township. Of 32 CDC measures, Mitchell Township beats the Michigan average on 4 and trails it on 14.
| Mitchell Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 36% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 17% | 16% |
| What stands out | Mitchell Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.1% | 15.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.4% | 77.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.8% | 10.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Mitchell Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Mitchell Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Mitchell Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Mitchell Township is a civil township of Alcona County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 354 at the 2020 census.
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Mitchell Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.