Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 280, settled in 1881.
34% of residents live below the poverty line in Wolverine, against 8.9% in Michigan’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Wolverine 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: 794 in 1910, 309 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 1920 and 2 maps from 1957 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wolverine, 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 Wolverine.
Most working residents leave Wolverine for work: only 3% work in town. At 30 minutes, Wolverine’s average trip to work is where Michigan’s towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. The top destinations are Gaylord (9%), Walker Township (7%) and Cheboygan (5%).
| Wolverine | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.1% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
The typical Wolverine home is worth about $202,000, up 5.2% in a year, 24% below the Michigan typical home. 96% of households own their home in Wolverine.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Wolverine has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Wolverine is 80°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Wolverine beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 30% of Wolverine adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Wolverine | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 27% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Wolverine | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.7% | 10.2% |
| More smokers | 18.7% | 14.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 8.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Wolverine | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 2.9% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Eva and Vern Hanel, Jr. Nature Preserve | — | 19 |
| 2. Wolverine Village Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Wolverine; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Wolverine residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Where Wolverine’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
Village in Michigan, United States
Wolverine is a village in Cheboygan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 309 at the 2020 census. The village is mostly located within Nunda Township with a small portion extending west into Wilmot Township. It is located directly west of Interstate 75 about 40 miles (64.4 km) south of the Mackinac Bridge.
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Wolverine has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.