Big Creek township, Michigan
Big Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Big Creek township is a geographic entity located in Oscoda County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,739. The land area covers 141.65 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,739 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.5 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,342 | ±109 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,540 | ±141 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,342 | ±109 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,198 | ±130 |
| Median Home Value | $111,700 | ±$21,756 |
| Median Gross Rent | $683 | ±$82 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,438 | ±$5,405 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,046 | ±$4,256 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | ±6.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 489 | ±167 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.3% | ±6.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 909 | ±150 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.6% | ±4.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BIG CREEK
GUS Population: 2,721 (2024)
ID: 167238
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
1175 RYNO RD, LUZERNE MI 48636-9730
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COUNTY OF OSCODA
GUS Population: 8,596 (2024)
ID: 128258
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
311 S. MORENCI AVE, PO BOX 399, MIO MI 48647-0399
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Education
Listing 4 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | FAIRVIEW, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | MIO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | MIO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Rose City, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kirtland Community College
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College | 22.3 mi away | 4800 W 4 Mile Road, Grayling, MI, 49738 |
9892755000
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OSCODA COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 430 WEST EIGHTH STREET, MIO, MI, 48647 |
(989) 826-3613
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FAIRVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 2053 E MILLER ROAD, FAIRVIEW, MI, 48621 |
(989) 848-0994
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OGEMAW DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 107 WEST MAIN STREET, ROSE CITY, MI, 48654 |
(989) 685-3300
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ROSCOMMON AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 106 LAKE ST., ROSCOMMON, MI, 48653 |
(989) 281-1305
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RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 1410 NORTH SAINT HELEN ROAD, SAINT HELEN, MI, 48656 |
(989) 389-7630
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LEWISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 2851 KNEELAND STREET, LEWISTON, MI, 49756 |
(989) 786-2985
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WEST BRANCH DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 22.5 mi away | 119 NORTH FOURTH STREET, WEST BRANCH, MI, 48661 |
(989) 345-2235
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CRAWFORD COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.8 mi away | 201 PLUM STREET, GRAYLING, MI, 49738 |
(989) 348-9214
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MIO WWTP, MI US, located 7.4 miles from Big Creek township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0° | 10.7° | 19.3° | 1.86" | 14.4" |
| February | 31.6° | 10.1° | 20.8° | 1.43" | 12.7" |
| March | 41.5° | 18.2° | 29.8° | 1.71" | 7.7" |
| April | 54.0° | 29.5° | 41.8° | 3.24" | 3.8" |
| May | 68.1° | 41.4° | 54.7° | 3.52" | 0.2" |
| June | 77.4° | 51.0° | 64.2° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.9° | 55.6° | 68.2° | 2.94" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.6° | 54.3° | 66.4° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.7° | 46.7° | 59.2° | 2.88" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.7° | 36.2° | 47.0° | 3.13" | 0.2" |
| November | 44.3° | 27.8° | 36.0° | 2.28" | 3.6" |
| December | 33.3° | 18.4° | 25.8° | 1.71" | 14.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mio CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Rose City city | City | 14.2 mi | — |
| Lupton CDP | CDP | 16.4 mi | — |
| Roscommon village | Village | 18.4 mi | — |
| St. Helen CDP | CDP | 18.6 mi | — |
| Lewiston CDP | CDP | 19.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2613508220. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.