Wells Township, Marquette County, Michigan
Wells Township is a township in Marquette County, Michigan. About 196 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 154 sq mi (400 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 196 ± 77
- County
- Marquette County
- School district
- Wells Township School DistrictK–12 · elementary
- Land area
- 154 sq mi (400 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $58,438 ± $17,981
- Median home value
- $177,500 ± $68,340
- Water area
- 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2610385260
- Coordinates (central point)
- 46.063798, -87.481360
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.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Ewing Township9.3 mi east
- Breen Township, Dickinson County12 mi southwest
- Forsyth Township13 mi north
- West Branch Township, Dickinson County13 mi northwest
- Cornell Township, Delta County13 mi southeast
- Spalding Township, Menominee County17 mi south
- Harris Township, Menominee County18 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Wells Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Marquette County, largest first
- Forsyth Township6,249 people
- Chocolay Charter Township5,964 people
- Marquette Charter Township4,173 people
- Ishpeming Township3,416 people
- Negaunee Township3,255 people
- Sands Township2,425 people
- Ely Township1,843 people
- West Branch Township1,435 people
- Tilden Township1,124 people
- Republic Township1,064 people
- Skandia Township994 people
- Powell Township885 people
All 18
- Richmond Township724 people
- Humboldt Township448 people
- Michigamme Township280 people
- Ewing Township221 people
- Champion Township154 people
- Turin Township100 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Marquette County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Wells Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 46 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 37 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:58 AM around June 16
- Latest sunrise
- 8:37 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:04 PM around December 10
- Latest sunset
- 9:45 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 | 8:28 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 2 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:52 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| Mar 15 | 8:02 AM | 7:55 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:03 AM | 8:36 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May 15 | 6:17 AM | 9:15 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:58 AM | 9:42 PM | 15 h 44 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:13 AM | 9:37 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:49 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:27 AM | 8:01 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| Oct 15 | 8:06 AM | 7:03 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:50 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:25 AM | 5:04 PM | 8 h 39 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 Marquette County or the local office.
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