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A town of 280, settled in 1881.
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.
In Wolverine, the median household income is $68,000, against $77,000 in Michigan’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. The town’s mean commuting time is 30 minutes. Commuting out is the norm in the town: 3% of working residents work locally. The top destinations are Gaylord (9%), Walker Township (7%) and Cheboygan (5%).
| Wolverine | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 34% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| 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
Wolverine: 96% of households own their home. Values rose 5.2% in the 12 months to September 2026.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Summer afternoons peak near 80° in July, and January nights bottom out around 11°; snowfall runs to about 84 inches a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
37% of Wolverine adults have high blood pressure, where Michigan’s towns sit at 36% and U.S. towns at 35%. In Wolverine, 19% of adults smoke cigarettes. Two figures for adults in the town: 21% report frequent mental distress, 42% have obesity.
| 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 damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 54% of U.S. communities. One declared disaster, in 2026, has brought federal aid to Wolverine households.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0.3 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves in Wolverine: 2, covering 22 acres.
| 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.