Bear Lake Township, Kalkaska County, Michigan
Bear Lake Township is a township in Kalkaska County, Michigan. About 736 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 71 sq mi (184 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 736 ± 174
- County
- Kalkaska County
- School district
- Kalkaska Public Schools
- Land area
- 71 sq mi (184 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $68,889 ± $8,440
- Median home value
- $188,700 ± $41,196
- Water area
- 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2607906440
- Coordinates (central point)
- 44.679999, -84.904441
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in Bear Lake Township
- Bear Lake (CDP)343 people
This place’s central point lies inside Bear Lake Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Excelsior Township7.0 mi northwest
- Oliver Township7.1 mi southwest
- Frederic Township, Crawford County7.7 mi northeast
- Blue Lake Township9.0 mi north
- Garfield Township11 mi southwest
- Grayling Charter Township, Crawford County13 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Bear Lake Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Kalkaska County, largest first
- Kalkaska Township5,101 people
- Clearwater Township2,536 people
- Boardman Township1,632 people
- Coldsprings Township1,594 people
- Orange Township1,355 people
- Rapid River Township1,321 people
- Springfield Township1,166 people
- Excelsior Township1,046 people
- Garfield Township1,009 people
- Blue Lake Township443 people
- Oliver Township300 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Kalkaska County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Bear Lake Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 34 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 48 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:53 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:23 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:59 PM around December 10
- Latest sunset
- 9:29 PM around June 26
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:13 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 12 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:40 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:52 AM | 7:45 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:55 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| May 15 | 6:11 AM | 9:00 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:53 AM | 9:26 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:08 AM | 9:22 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:41 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:18 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:54 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:36 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:09 AM | 4:59 PM | 8 h 50 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Kalkaska County or the local office.
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