Sigel Township in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1904.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 425.
Sigel Township’s typical July afternoon high is 79°F, against 82°F in Michigan’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. 12% of the land in Sigel Township is conserved, against 4.4% in Michigan’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Verona State Game Area, at 2,517 acres with 1.4 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Sigel Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1904.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Sigel 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 Sigel Township.
In Sigel Township, 2.7% of working residents work locally. The town had 57 jobs in 2021, up 31 from 2011. The average commute for Sigel Township comes to 20 minutes. The top destinations are Bad Axe (16%), Harbor Beach (12%) and Huron Township (5%).
| Sigel Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
The public schools here belong to the Sigel Township S/D #4F school district. Its two schools are below. Public school enrollment in the town: 52 students across 2 schools.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 27 | A |
| Adams Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 25 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 78% of U.S. communities. 54% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 29%. Sigel Township’s natural-hazard score from FEMA is 22 of 100.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The January low in Sigel Township is 15°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Trails total 2.3 miles in 1 park or preserve. For Sigel Township, the trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Verona State Game Area | 1.4 mi | 2,517 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
For adults in Sigel Township, the share who say their health is fair or poor is 23%. Two figures for adults here: 41% have high blood pressure, 14% have diabetes.
| Sigel Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 36% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Sigel Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.2% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.3% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Sigel Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Sigel Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Sigel Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Sigel Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 437 at the 2020 census.
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Sigel Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.