Big Creek Township, Oscoda County, Michigan
Big Creek Township is a township in Oscoda County, Michigan. About 2,679 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 142 sq mi (367 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,679 ± 43
- County
- Oscoda County
- School district
- Mio-AuSable Schools
- Land area
- 142 sq mi (367 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $48,438 ± $5,405
- Median home value
- $111,700 ± $21,756
- Water area
- 1.49 sq mi (3.87 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2613508220
- Coordinates (central point)
- 44.601899, -84.251702
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 Big Creek Township
- Mio (CDP)1,474 people
This place’s central point lies inside Big Creek 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
- South Branch Township, Crawford County10.0 mi west
- Elmer Township11 mi north
- Mentor Township12 mi east
- Greenwood Township12 mi north
- Foster Township, Ogemaw County12 mi south
- Rose Township, Ogemaw County13 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Big Creek Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Oscoda County, largest first
- Comins Township1,861 people
- Greenwood Township1,348 people
- Elmer Township1,173 people
- Mentor Township958 people
- Clinton Township406 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Oscoda County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Big Creek Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 34 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 49 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:51 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:21 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:56 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:10 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 12 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:37 AM | 6:05 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:49 AM | 7:42 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:53 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:51 AM | 9:23 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:05 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:39 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:15 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:52 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h |
| Nov 15 | 7:33 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:06 AM | 4:57 PM | 8 h 51 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 Oscoda County or the local office.
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