Rust Township, Montmorency County, Michigan

Rust Township is a township in Montmorency County, Michigan. About 489 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 68.5 sq mi (177 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
489 ± 96
County
Montmorency County
School district
Hillman Community Schools
Land area
68.5 sq mi (177 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$49,313 ± $3,250
Median home value
$173,500 ± $28,702
Water area
3.39 sq mi (8.79 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2611970380
Coordinates (central point)
44.934604, -83.956751

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

  1. Loud Township5.4 mi west
  2. Avery Township6.3 mi northwest
  3. Clinton Township, Oscoda County9.1 mi south
  4. Green Township, Alpena County9.2 mi northeast
  5. Hillman Township9.7 mi north
  6. Ossineke Township, Alpena County15 mi east

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Rust Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Montmorency County, largest first

  1. Albert Township2,556 people
  2. Hillman Township2,054 people
  3. Briley Township1,840 people
  4. Montmorency Township1,282 people
  5. Avery Township641 people
  6. Vienna Township436 people
  7. Loud Township218 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Montmorency County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Rust Township

Longest day
15 hours 36 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 47 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:48 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
8:20 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:54 PM around December 10
Latest sunset
9:26 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 158:10 AM5:20 PM9 h 10 min
Feb 157:36 AM6:03 PM10 h 27 min
Mar 157:48 AM7:41 PM11 h 53 min
Apr 156:51 AM8:21 PM13 h 30 min
May 156:07 AM8:57 PM14 h 50 min
Jun 155:48 AM9:24 PM15 h 36 min
Jul 156:03 AM9:19 PM15 h 16 min
Aug 156:37 AM8:42 PM14 h 5 min
Sep 157:14 AM7:46 PM12 h 32 min
Oct 157:51 AM6:51 PM11 h
Nov 157:33 AM5:07 PM9 h 34 min
Dec 158:06 AM4:54 PM8 h 48 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 Montmorency County or the local office.

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