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A township of 1,857 people in Barry County, Michigan

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Outdoors in Baltimore

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Map of Baltimore: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land0.1%31 of 23,026 acres

Trails3.4 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves317 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Pierce Cedar Creek Institute1.6 mi of trails · 227 acres Directions

2Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center3 acres

3Clear Lake Boating Access Site1 acres Directions

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About Baltimore

Township in Michigan, United States

1,947Population

36.2 sq miArea

978 ftElevation

Baltimore Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,947. Baltimore Township was established in 1849.

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Living in Baltimore

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Most working residents leave Baltimore for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Battle Creek (15%), Hastings (10%) and Kalamazoo (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Battle Creek

15%

Hastings

10%

Kalamazoo

4%

Grand Rapids

4%

1%Work in townlive and work in Baltimore 22 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 75Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Baltimore →

Health in Baltimore

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 47% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

4better than MI·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

7%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better 9.8%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMI 11.9% · better 10.3%More adults who have had cancerMI 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Corewell Health Pennock HospitalHastings · 6.6 mi · ER · rural critical access

Barry Community Health CenterHastings · 6.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49058, 49050 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Baltimore →

Natural hazards in Baltimore

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Baltimore flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 12 declared for Barry County MapBaltimore vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Baltimore →

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Baltimore has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 68 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter

57° / 36°Spring

80° / 58°Summer

60° / 41°Fall

How much snow does Baltimore get?About 68 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 12, with the last in spring around May 3.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Baltimore →

Baltimore’s library

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Dowling Public Library1765 East Dowling Road · part of Dowling Public Library

E-books35 hrs a week

Late fees?Yes, somelate fines on some itemsPerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Dowling Public Library →

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Baltimore Hastings Hope Maple Grove Johnstown

NHastings WHope EMaple Grove SJohnstown

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