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Bethany

A township of 1,162 people in Gratiot County, Michigan
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Conserved land0.5%121 of 22,149 acres
Trails1.5 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1104 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Bethany

Civil township in Michigan, United States
1,773Population
35.2 sq miArea
722 ftElevation

Bethany Township is a civil township of Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,773, up from 1,407 in 2010.

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Most working residents leave Bethany for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Alma (18%), St. Louis (10%) and Ithaca (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Alma
18%
St. Louis
10%
Ithaca
7%
Mount Pleasant
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Bethany →

Health in Bethany

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 21% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

1better than MI·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mymichigan Medical Center AlmaAlma · 6.5 mi · ER
Isabella Citizens for HealthMount Pleasant · 16 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48880, 48615 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bethany →

Natural hazards in Bethany

49
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Bethany has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 18°Winter
56° / 35°Spring
81° / 58°Summer
60° / 40°Fall
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Nearest: Howe Memorial LibraryBreckenridge · 3.5 miles · 30 hrs a week
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