West Branch, Michigan

About West Branch

Set in the central part of Michigan, West Branch is a small town counting 2,355 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, West Branch is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,529 residents per square mile.

📰 West Branch News Today

• West Branch Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• West Branch Community Airport announces details for annual Fly In event WBKB11.com · May 18
• Michael Curtis Obituary (1955 - 2026) - West Branch, MI - Ogemaw County Herald Legacy obituary · Jul 15
• 2 arrested in Ogemaw County drug bust, $64,000 and firearms seized 9and10News.com · Jan 23
• Larry Lockhart, 93, of West Branch Up North Voice · Jul 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes West Branch Unique

• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in West Branch

• Applebee's — american
• Big Boy — burger
• China Inn Restaurant — chinese
• G's Pizzeria & Deli — pizza
• Lumber Jack Food & Spirits — american
• Rancheros Mexican Grill — mexican
• Stone Mountain Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Tim Hortons — coffee shop (café)
• Tipsy Bear Bistro
• Buck's Country Cookin'

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Ogemaw County Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Branch

• Irons Park reviews ★
• Tolfree Wellness Park reviews ★
• Clement Township Hall Park reviews ★
• Mount Morris Hunters Club · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Ogemaw Township Park reviews ★
• Pat’s Pooch Park reviews ★
• Pointer HIll Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in West Branch

• Alternative Educational Academy of Ogemaw County
• Ogemaw Heights High School
• Surline Elementary School
• Surline Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of West Branch

🏘️ Nearby Communities