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About Ashland
Township in Michigan, United StatesAshland Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,764. The city of Grant is adjacent to the township. The township was established in 1854.
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How Ashland ranks
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Work & commute in Ashland
Full picture →Most working residents leave Ashland for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Rapids (12%), Newaygo (6%) and Fremont (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Health in Ashland
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Michigan
No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.
What stands out
Nothing stands out: Ashland tracks Michigan closely.
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Natural hazards in Ashland
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Ashland
Full climate →Ashland has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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