Elm River township, Michigan
Elm River township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Elm River township is a geographic entity located in Houghton County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 209. The land area covers 91.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 209 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.8 yrs | ±15.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 110 | ±23 | 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 | 278 | ±48 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 110 | ±23 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 168 | ±40 |
| Median Home Value | $253,600 | ±$65,250 |
| 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 | $78,929 | ±$10,893 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,265 | ±$7,484 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 23 | ±15 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7% | ±8.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 107 | ±42 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90% | ±9.1% |
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 ELM RIVER
GUS Population: 213 (2024)
ID: 167013
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
32850 STATE HIGHWAY M26, TOIVOLA MI 49965-9305
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GUS Population: 38,041 (2024)
ID: 166589
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CONTROLLER
401 E HOUGHTON AVE, HOUGHTON MI 49931
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Education
Listing 7 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | TOIVOLA, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HOUGHTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | HOUGHTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | PAINESDALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | SOUTH RANGE, MI | |
| 5 Nearby | 2-17 | CHASSELL, MI | |
| 6 Nearby | 6-13 | PELKIE, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
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College | 20.8 mi away | 770 N. Main St., LAnse, MI, 49946-0000 |
9065248400
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ROCKLAND TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 40 NATIONAL AVENUE, ROCKLAND, MI, 49960 |
(906) 886-2821
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Michigan Technological University
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College | 20.9 mi away | 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI, 49931-1295 |
9064871885
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PORTAGE LAKE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 20.5 mi away | 58 HURON STREET, HOUGHTON, MI, 49931 |
(906) 482-4570
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L`ANSE AREA SCHOOL-PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.8 mi away | 201 NORTH 4TH STREET, L`ANSE, MI, 49946 |
(906) 524-6213
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HANCOCK SCHOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.1 mi away | 501 CAMPUS DRIVE, HANCOCK, MI, 49930 |
(906) 483-2544
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ONTONAGON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 22.2 mi away | 311 NORTH STEEL STREET, ONTONAGON, MI, 49953 |
(906) 884-4411
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OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP SCHOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.2 mi away | 48475 NORTH MAPLE DRIVE, DOLLAR BAY, MI, 49922 |
(906) 482-5800
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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 GREENLAND 6N, MI US, located 12.2 miles from Elm 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 | 25.3° | 12.2° | 18.8° | 2.64" | — |
| February | 27.5° | 11.6° | 19.5° | 1.68" | — |
| March | 37.6° | 17.5° | 27.5° | 1.81" | — |
| April | 48.8° | 28.4° | 38.6° | 2.92" | — |
| May | 62.8° | 39.1° | 50.9° | 3.41" | — |
| June | 72.2° | 47.5° | 59.8° | 3.44" | — |
| July | 75.9° | 52.4° | 64.2° | 3.34" | — |
| August | 74.3° | 51.2° | 62.8° | 3.21" | — |
| September | 66.9° | 45.4° | 56.1° | 3.81" | — |
| October | 53.4° | 35.7° | 44.5° | 3.58" | — |
| November | 40.0° | 26.3° | 33.2° | 3.00" | — |
| December | 29.4° | 17.9° | 23.6° | 2.77" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelkie CDP | CDP | 10.9 mi | — |
| Painesdale CDP | CDP | 13.2 mi | — |
| Greenland CDP | CDP | 14.2 mi | — |
| Trimountain CDP | CDP | 14.3 mi | — |
| Mass City CDP | CDP | 14.5 mi | — |
| South Range village | Village | 15.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2606125660. • 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.