West Branch TownshipMI
Population 459: a town in Michigan.
Is West Branch Township a good place to live?
37% of residents are 65 or older in West Branch Township, against 19% in Michigan’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Only 4 of the 702 Michigan towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than West Branch Township. The biggest park or preserve is Osceola Missaukee Grasslands State Game Area, at 78 acres. West Branch Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
459 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to West Branch Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in West Branch 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 West Branch Township.
West Branch Township has a very low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 83% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in West Branch Township, 44% come from inland flooding and 26% from cold waves.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
West Branch Township has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
For West Branch Township, the typical household income is $59,000. Jobs based in the town fell to 15 in 2021, 25 fewer than in 2011. The top destinations are Cadillac (11%), Forest Township (8%) and Haring Township (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
| West Branch Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
23.1% of West Branch Township is conserved land
There are 16 miles of trail across 2 parks and preserves. The trail density in West Branch Township is 0.5 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pere Marquette State Forest - Cadillac Unit | 10.8 mi | 5,088 |
| 2. Osceola Missaukee Grasslands State Game Area | — | 78 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The climate in West Branch Township brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
West Branch Township’s peak summer temperature is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy West Branch Township is
Among adults in West Branch Township, 17% smoke cigarettes. 16% of adults in West Branch Township report frequent physical distress; 14% have diabetes.
| West Branch Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 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 | West Branch Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.9% | 7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.9% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about West Branch Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of West Branch Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 West Branch Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
100% of working residents leave West Branch Township for work
Where West Branch Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About West Branch Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
West Branch Township is a civil township of Missaukee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 452 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,188 ft
Questions about West Branch Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is West Branch Township, MI a good place to live?
West Branch Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.