Chestonia township, Michigan
Chestonia township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chestonia township is a geographic entity located in Antrim County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 542. The land area covers 35.27 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 542 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.5 yrs | ±9.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 228 | ±65 | 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 | 328 | ±73 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 228 | ±65 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 100 | ±46 |
| Median Home Value | $113,500 | ±$13,034 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,900 | ±$5,136 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,959 | ±$2,903 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | ±5.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 56 | ±30 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±4.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 237 | ±104 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 75.4% | ±29.2% |
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 CHESTONIA
GUS Population: 543 (2024)
ID: 204676
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 295, ALBA MI 49611-0295
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GUS Population: 24,536 (2024)
ID: 128245
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 187, BELLAIRE MI 49615-0187
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | ALBA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BELLAIRE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | BOYNE CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | BOYNE CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BOYNE CITY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | BOYNE FALLS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | CENTRAL LAKE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | BOYNE CITY, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | EAST JORDAN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | EAST JORDAN, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MANCELONA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 202 WEST STATE STREET, MANCELONA, MI, 49659 |
(231) 587-9451
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BELLAIRE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 111 SOUTH BRIDGE STREET, BELLAIRE, MI, 49615 |
(231) 533-8814
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JORDAN VALLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | ONE LIBRARY LANE, EAST JORDAN, MI, 49727 |
(231) 536-7131
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CENTRAL LAKE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 7900 MAPLE STREET, CENTRAL LAKE, MI, 49622 |
(231) 544-2517
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BOYNE FALLS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 3008 MAIN STREET, BOYNE FALLS, MI, 49713 |
(231) 549-2277
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ALDEN DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 8751 HELENA ROAD, ALDEN, MI, 49612 |
(231) 331-4318
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BOYNE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 201 EAST MAIN STREET, BOYNE CITY, MI, 49712 |
(231) 582-7861
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BOYNE DISTRICT LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 201 EAST MAIN ST., BOYNE, MI, 49712 |
(231) 582-7861
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OTSEGO COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 700 SOUTH OTSEGO AVENUE, GAYLORD, MI, 49735 |
(989) 732-5841
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CROOKED TREE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 2203 WALLOON STREET, WALLOON LAKE, MI, 49796 |
(231) 535-2111
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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 E JORDAN, MI US, located 11.8 miles from Chestonia township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.4° | 15.1° | 22.7° | 2.04" | 37.4" |
| February | 32.9° | 14.2° | 23.6° | 1.34" | 23.1" |
| March | 42.9° | 21.1° | 32.0° | 1.54" | 11.0" |
| April | 56.0° | 31.2° | 43.6° | 2.52" | 4.6" |
| May | 70.0° | 41.4° | 55.7° | 2.98" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.2° | 50.8° | 65.0° | 3.15" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.6° | 55.2° | 68.9° | 2.90" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.9° | 53.8° | 67.4° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.7° | 47.5° | 60.6° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.3° | 38.4° | 49.4° | 4.37" | 0.7" |
| November | 46.5° | 30.3° | 38.4° | 2.76" | 10.0" |
| December | 35.4° | 22.3° | 28.8° | 2.24" | 35.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alba CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Mancelona village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Lakes of the North CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Bellaire village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Central Lake village | Village | 12.3 mi | — |
| East Jordan city | City | 12.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2600915380. • 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.