Hale Area Schools, Michigan

Hale Area Schools is a unified school district in Iosco County and Ogemaw County, Michigan, for grades K–12. About 4,314 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 151 sq mi (390 km²) of land.

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Hale Area Schools in Michigan
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
4,314 ± 196
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Iosco County80% of the district’s landOgemaw County20% of the district’s land
Land area
151 sq mi (390 km²)
Median household income
$53,362 ± $7,144
Median home value
$173,100 ± $17,706
Water area
5.89 sq mi (15.3 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2617370
Coordinates (central point)
44.395758, -83.814838

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an 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.

Towns, townships and communities in Hale Area Schools, largest first

  1. Plainfield Township3,353 people
  2. Hill Township1,346 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools13 mi south
  2. West Branch-Rose City Area Schools19 mi west
  3. Tawas Area Schools23 mi east
  4. Oscoda Area Schools24 mi east

These share a boundary with Hale Area Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Hale Area Schools before you rely on it.

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