Woodstock Township Hall Michigan, 2011
Woodstock Township’s story
188 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2011 and 2 maps from 1935 on.
- 1838Woodstock Township is settled
Woodstock TownshipMI
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0
Population
3,578
2025 Census estimate · −0.9% since 2020
Median home value
$230K
Census ACS
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
44.9
years
Jobs based here
633
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#520 of 697 in MI
Is Woodstock Township a good place to live?
Woodstock Township is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades C overall, 520th of 697 graded towns in Michigan, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its schools outperform 62% of the state's. A typical home there costs about $230K, 3.3 years of the Adrian area’s $71K median household income. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 89% of U.S. towns. Woodstock Township’s mean commuting time is 33 minutes, above both the Michigan town median (25 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). The biggest park or preserve is Onsted State Game Area, at 350 acres.
What makes Woodstock Township stand out
Where Woodstock Township beats most towns.
A commuter town
93% of working residents leave Woodstock Township for work
Where Woodstock Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
633jobs based in Woodstock Township
7%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
How Woodstock Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Woodstock Township is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.6 of 20; 0.7% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listA−Open →SchoolsBOpen →Cost of livingC+Open →HealthHenry Ford Allegiance Health 16 miles awayC+Open →Jobs & income$69K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 2% conserved landC+Open →HistoryBOpen →Civic life3.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Woodstock Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Woodstock Township, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWaters Edge Mh Community1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Woodstock Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsAddison Community SchoolsColumbia School DistrictOnsted Community Schools3 districts serve Woodstock Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWoodstock Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes49220, 49253, 49233, 4923049220 38% · 49253 24% · 49233 21% · 49230 17%Census 2020
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 Woodstock Township.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Most of Woodstock Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.5 jobs for each of them
The average commute for its 1,396 working residents takes 32.6 minutes, against 24.2 across Michigan.
13% of residents live below the poverty line in Woodstock Township. Just 7% of the town’s working residents have a job in town. Employers in Woodstock Township added 124 jobs between 2011 and 2021, to 633. The top destinations are Jackson (8%), Adrian (8%) and Columbia Township (5%).
7%work in town
| Woodstock Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 10% | 11% |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Woodstock Township7%
Jackson8%
Adrian8%
Columbia Township5%
Blackman Township4%
19 mi
median commute distance
633
jobs based in Woodstock Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 11% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
SchoolsB
For schools, Woodstock Township earns a B
Two of its 3 schools are shown below, with the reason for each. Its public schools are run by the Addison Community Schools.
62%of MI districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 328 | C |
| Addison High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 190 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Woodstock Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
For Woodstock Township, the risk rating from FEMA is 23 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 45% come from inland flooding and 21% from tornadoes. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers: that is Woodstock Township’s year
Woodstock Township’s July high stands at 82°F.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–33°
Spring36–57°
Summer58–80°
Fall41–60°
Oct 10
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Michigan overall
For residents in Woodstock Township, the share who are under 18 is 23%. Adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 25% of residents (19% statewide). In Woodstock Township, the age of the median resident is 44.9 years. Michigan has nearly a third of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 27%.
44.9median age · MI 40.2
| Woodstock Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 25% | 19% | 18% |
| Median age | 44.9 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 23% | 21% | 22% |
Woodstock TownshipMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school28%
Some college35%
Associate’s6%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate4%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.2 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Woodstock Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.5% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.1% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.6% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.2% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.8% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.3% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.5% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.2% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.2% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.8% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 34.9% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.6% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.1% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.4% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,600, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsC+
Woodstock Township keeps 2.5% of its land conserved
Trails run 3.3 miles in 3 parks and preserves. Woodstock Township’s trail network density comes in at 0.1 miles per square mile.
#500for trails in MI
| Woodstock Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
2.5%
conserved · 570 of 22,700 acres
3.3 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Onsted State Game Area | 0.5 mi | 350 |
| 2. Goose Creek Grasslands Nature Sanctuary | — | 73 |
| 3. Village of Cement City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthC+
Woodstock Township is less healthy than 57% of U.S. towns
In Woodstock Township, 28% of adults have been diagnosed with depression. The town beats the Michigan average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
43%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Woodstock Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 36% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
5 better23 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Woodstock Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.2% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12% | 15.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11% | 8.9% |
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
16 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
45th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 48 attractions →Michigan Stadium and 18 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Woodstock Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw33 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
38 mi Park & preserveDomino's Farms
38 mi LandmarkYpsilanti Water Tower
34 mi TheatreMichigan Theater
34 mi MuseumUniversity of Michigan Museum of Art
37 mi MuseumAmerican Museum of MagicSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Domino's Farms: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · Ypsilanti Water Tower: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · Michigan Theater: mrkumm, CC BY 2.0 · University of Michigan Museum of Art: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · American Museum of Magic: rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Woodstock Township
18pages on Woodstock Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Woodstock Township
About 3 of every 100 Woodstock Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
About Woodstock Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Woodstock Township is a civil township of Lenawee County, Michigan, United States. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 3,608.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,066 ft
Woodstock Township’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Woodstock Township.
All 3 graded towns on its borders grade higher than its C; Rollin Township (C+) is closest.
Rollin TownshipCambridge TownshipSomerset TownshipWoodstock Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Township | #520 | C | C+ | — | B | C+ |
| Rollin Township | #467 | C+ | B | — | B | C |
| Cambridge Township | #294 | B | B− | A− | B | B− |
| Somerset Township | #292 | B | C+ | A | B− | B |
Woodstock Township and Rollin Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Woodstock Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Woodstock Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Woodstock Township, MI a good place to live?
Woodstock Township grades C overall, better than 33% of U.S. towns and #520 of 697 in Michigan. It grades C+ for health and B for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Woodstock Township, MI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.