Drug store. Michigan, North Dakota, 1937
Michigan Township’s story
Michigan Township in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1937 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
Explore the history →Michigan TownshipND
A town of 116.
Population
116
2025 Census estimate · +0.9% since 2020
Median home value
$268K
Census ACS
Household income
$119K
median
Median age
34.1
years
Jobs based here
23
A commuter town
Is Michigan Township a good place to live?
Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Michigan Township. Michigan Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
116 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Allendale TownshipUnion TownshipReynoldsAmericus TownshipMichigan Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Michigan Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Michigan Township, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy13.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterEast Central Regional Wd-Gf water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Michigan Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsCentral Valley Public School District 3Thompson Public School District 612 districts serve Michigan Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteNot requiredNorth Dakota has no voter registration: you show ID at the polls.vote.govWho runs elections hereGrand Forks County AuditorGrand Forks County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2022
ZIP codes58275, 5827858275 71% · 58278 29%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Michigan Township.
Work & commute
About two in three of Michigan Township’s working residents commute to Grand Forks
Most working residents leave Michigan Township for work: only 0% work in town. Michigan Township’s average trip to work is 26 minutes, above the North Dakota town median (16 minutes) and near the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). The top destinations are Grand Forks (65%), Fargo (10%) and East Grand Forks (4%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Michigan Township0%
Grand Forks65%
Fargo10%
East Grand Forks4%
Blooming Township4%
16 mi
median commute distance
23
jobs based in Michigan Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Michigan Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Michigan Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Michigan Township’s July high is 81°F, against 82°F in North Dakota’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter2–20°
Spring30–52°
Summer56–79°
Fall34–54°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Michigan Township is
Michigan Township beats the North Dakota average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 23% of Michigan Township adults binge drink. Only 1 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Michigan Township.
| Michigan Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 22% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 36% |
32 measures vs. North Dakota
9 better22 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Michigan Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.1% | 10.7% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.2% | 8.2% |
Altru Hospital
14.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Michigan Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 53% of U.S. communities.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Michigan Township stands out in North Dakota and nationally, with trail density lower than most
Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower trail density than Michigan Township. 2.1 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 22,987 acres
2.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Michigan Township
16pages on Michigan Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Michigan Township; the nearest are
University of North DakotaUniversity or college · Public · Grand Forks15.3 mi$10,951 in-state tuitionNorthland Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Thief River Falls, MN54.5 mi$6,289 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Michigan Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Michigan Township for work
Where Michigan Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
23jobs based in Michigan Township
0%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Michigan Township
Township in North Dakota, United States
Michigan Township is a township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 128 at the 2020 census.
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Questions about Michigan Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Michigan Township, ND a good place to live?
Michigan Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.