West Branch township, Michigan
West Branch township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Branch township is a geographic entity located in Ogemaw County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,607. The land area covers 34.01 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,607 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.5 yrs | ±3.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,134 | ±112 | 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 | 1,367 | ±121 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,134 | ±112 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 233 | ±87 |
| Median Home Value | $171,600 | ±$33,027 |
| Median Gross Rent | $873 | ±$113 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,955 | ±$18,002 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,811 | ±$4,159 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 289 | ±117 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,205 | ±132 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.5% | ±2.4% |
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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GUS Population: 2,614 (2024)
ID: 208414
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CLERK
1705 S FAIRVIEW RD, WEST BRANCH MI 48661-9212
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GUS Population: 20,985 (2024)
ID: 106299
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: OGEMAN COUNTY CLERK
806 W HOUGHTON AVE, STE 101, WEST BRANCH MI 48661-1215
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | WEST BRANCH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | SAINT HELEN, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | WEST BRANCH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Rose City, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | WEST BRANCH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | WEST BRANCH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | WHITTEMORE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | WHITTEMORE, MI | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | WEST BRANCH, 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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WEST BRANCH DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 119 NORTH FOURTH STREET, WEST BRANCH, MI, 48661 |
(989) 345-2235
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OGEMAW DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 107 WEST MAIN STREET, ROSE CITY, MI, 48654 |
(989) 685-3300
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SKIDWAY LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 2129 GREENWOOD ROAD, PRESCOTT, MI, 48756 |
(989) 873-5086
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RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 1410 NORTH SAINT HELEN ROAD, SAINT HELEN, MI, 48656 |
(989) 389-7630
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OGEMAW EAST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 200 WASHINGTON STREET, PRESCOTT, MI, 48756 |
(989) 873-5807
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WHITTEMORE LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 483 BULLOCK STREET, WHITTEMORE, MI, 48770 |
(989) 756-3186
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PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 220 NORTH WASHINGTON, HALE, MI, 48739 |
(989) 728-4086
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OMER LITTLE EAGLE`S NEST LIBRARY
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Library | 23.4 mi away | 205 EAST CENTER STREET, OMER, MI, 48749 |
(989) 653-2230
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MARY JOHNSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 24.1 mi away | 114 NORTH COURT STREET, STANDISH, MI, 48658 |
(989) 846-6611
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OSCODA COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 24.5 mi away | 430 WEST EIGHTH STREET, MIO, MI, 48647 |
(989) 826-3613
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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 W BRANCH 3SE, MI US, located 3.5 miles from West Branch township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4° | 10.4° | 18.9° | 2.05" | 14.7" |
| February | 30.4° | 10.1° | 20.3° | 1.61" | 11.7" |
| March | 40.9° | 18.9° | 29.9° | 1.83" | 6.9" |
| April | 53.7° | 30.3° | 42.0° | 3.40" | 2.9" |
| May | 67.0° | 42.2° | 54.6° | 3.48" | 0.1" |
| June | 76.3° | 52.2° | 64.2° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.3° | 56.4° | 68.3° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.5° | 54.5° | 66.5° | 3.44" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.4° | 46.4° | 58.9° | 2.73" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.8° | 36.0° | 46.9° | 3.31" | 0.3" |
| November | 43.6° | 26.9° | 35.3° | 2.55" | 3.8" |
| December | 32.7° | 18.2° | 25.5° | 2.15" | 12.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| Rose City city | City | 8.8 mi | — |
| Skidway Lake CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
| Lupton CDP | CDP | 11.5 mi | — |
| St. Helen CDP | CDP | 12.6 mi | — |
| Prescott village | Village | 13.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2612985600. • 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.