Forest township, Michigan
Forest township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Forest township is a geographic entity located in Cheboygan County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 979. The land area covers 68.59 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 979 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.5 yrs | ±11.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 489 | ±81 | 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 | 662 | ±121 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 489 | ±81 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 173 | ±87 |
| Median Home Value | $128,800 | ±$22,164 |
| Median Gross Rent | $675 | ±$329 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,292 | ±$14,654 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,531 | ±$3,975 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.5% | ±8.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 296 | ±122 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% | ±7.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 455 | ±117 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±8.5% |
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 FOREST
GUS Population: 992 (2024)
ID: 128394
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
9631 M68-33, ONAWAY MI 49765
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GUS Population: 25,964 (2024)
ID: 128248
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 70, CHEBOYGAN MI 49721-0070
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Education
Listing 7 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | INDIAN RIVER, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ONAWAY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ONAWAY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ONAWAY, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | ONAWAY, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | WOLVERINE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | WOLVERINE, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ONAWAY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 20774 STATE STREET, ONAWAY, MI, 49765 |
(989) 734-2477
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MILLERSBURG BRANCH
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 5563 MAIN STREET, MILLERSBURG, MI, 49759 |
(989) 734-2477
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WOLVERINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 5716 WEST MAIN STREET, WOLVERINE, MI, 49799 |
(231) 525-8800
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INDIAN RIVER AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 3546 SOUTH STRAITS HIGHWAY, INDIAN RIVER, MI, 49749 |
(231) 238-8581
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TOPINABEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 1576 STRAITS HIGHWAY, TOPINABEE, MI, 49791 |
(231) 238-7514
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VANDERBILT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 8170 MILL STREET, VANDERBILT, MI, 49795 |
(989) 983-3600
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MONTMORENCY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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Library | 21.1 mi away | 11901 HAYMEADOW, ATLANTA, MI, 49709 |
(989) 785-3941
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JOHANNESBURG BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 10900 EAST M-32, JOHANNESBURG, MI, 49751 |
(989) 732-3928
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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 ONAWAY 4N, MI US, located 9.4 miles from Forest township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9° | 11.8° | 19.3° | 2.03" | 21.3" |
| February | 29.9° | 11.2° | 20.6° | 1.51" | 17.7" |
| March | 40.5° | 18.8° | 29.7° | 1.78" | 11.3" |
| April | 53.3° | 29.7° | 41.5° | 2.96" | 6.9" |
| May | 67.2° | 41.2° | 54.2° | 3.07" | 0.1" |
| June | 76.5° | 50.6° | 63.6° | 2.88" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.4° | 55.7° | 68.1° | 3.11" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.7° | 54.9° | 66.8° | 3.24" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.2° | 48.2° | 59.7° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.2° | 38.4° | 47.8° | 3.54" | 0.7" |
| November | 43.6° | 29.0° | 36.3° | 2.41" | 7.3" |
| December | 32.3° | 19.4° | 25.8° | 2.14" | 21.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Onaway city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Canada Creek Ranch CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
| Millersburg village | Village | 12.8 mi | — |
| Wolverine village | Village | 14.1 mi | — |
| Indian River CDP | CDP | 17.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2603129400. • 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.