Deep River township, Michigan
Deep River township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Deep River township is a geographic entity located in Arenac County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,076. The land area covers 35.28 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,076 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 856 | ±120 | 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 | 1,069 | ±151 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 856 | ±120 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 213 | ±108 |
| Median Home Value | $137,700 | ±$25,503 |
| Median Gross Rent | $836 | ±$95 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,598 | ±$4,997 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,776 | ±$2,928 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | ±9.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 370 | ±212 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,019 | ±150 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.1% | ±5.1% |
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 DEEP RIVER
GUS Population: 2,078 (2024)
ID: 166861
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 440, STERLING MI 48659-0440
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GUS Population: 15,087 (2024)
ID: 166580
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN COUNTY COMMISSION
PO BOX 747, STANDISH MI 48658-0747
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | AU GRES, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AU GRES, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | AU GRES, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | PINCONNING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | PINCONNING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PINCONNING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | STANDISH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | STANDISH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | STERLING, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | WHITTEMORE, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MARY JOHNSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 114 NORTH COURT STREET, STANDISH, MI, 48658 |
(989) 846-6611
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OMER LITTLE EAGLE`S NEST LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 205 EAST CENTER STREET, OMER, MI, 48749 |
(989) 653-2230
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SKIDWAY LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 2129 GREENWOOD ROAD, PRESCOTT, MI, 48756 |
(989) 873-5086
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OGEMAW EAST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 200 WASHINGTON STREET, PRESCOTT, MI, 48756 |
(989) 873-5807
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PINCONNING BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 218 SOUTH KAISER STREET, PINCONNING, MI, 48650 |
(989) 879-3283
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AU GRES COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 230 NORTH MACKINAW, AU GRES, MI, 48703 |
(989) 876-8818
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WHITTEMORE LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 483 BULLOCK STREET, WHITTEMORE, MI, 48770 |
(989) 756-3186
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WEST BRANCH DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 20.8 mi away | 119 NORTH FOURTH STREET, WEST BRANCH, MI, 48661 |
(989) 345-2235
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GLADWIN COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 24.4 mi away | 402 JAMES ROBERTSON DRIVE, GLADWIN, MI, 48624 |
(989) 426-8221
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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 STANDISH 4NE, MI US, located 4.7 miles from Deep River township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.2° | 14.0° | 21.1° | 1.61" | — |
| February | 30.3° | 14.1° | 22.2° | 1.43" | — |
| March | 40.2° | 22.9° | 31.5° | 1.50" | — |
| April | 53.2° | 33.1° | 43.1° | 3.31" | — |
| May | 65.9° | 44.2° | 55.1° | 3.52" | — |
| June | 75.8° | 54.2° | 65.0° | 3.55" | — |
| July | 80.1° | 58.3° | 69.2° | 2.92" | — |
| August | 78.3° | 56.7° | 67.5° | 3.53" | — |
| September | 71.5° | 49.0° | 60.2° | 2.63" | — |
| October | 58.5° | 39.2° | 48.8° | 2.68" | — |
| November | 44.8° | 30.4° | 37.6° | 2.41" | — |
| December | 33.6° | 22.1° | 27.8° | 1.58" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling village | Village | 1.7 mi | — |
| Standish city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Omer city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Twining village | Village | 10.1 mi | — |
| Prescott village | Village | 11.0 mi | — |
| Skidway Lake CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2601121120. • 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.