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Bridgeton

A township of 2,285 people in Newaygo County, Michigan
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Map of Bridgeton: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land26%5,899 of 22,972 acres
Trails20 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves32,582 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Bridgeton

Township in Michigan, United States
2,224Population
36 sq miArea
679 ftElevation

Bridgeton Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 2,224.

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Most working residents leave Bridgeton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Fremont (11%), Grand Rapids (10%) and Sheridan (5%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Fremont
11%
Grand Rapids
10%
Sheridan
5%
Muskegon
4%
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Health in Bridgeton

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 56% of towns with similar incomes.

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≈Just like Michigan

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Bridgeton tracks Michigan closely.

Care nearby

Corewell Health Gerber HospitalFremont · 8.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Care - GrantGrant · 7.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49327, 49412, 49425 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bridgeton →

Natural hazards in Bridgeton

32
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌪️ Tornadoes
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Bridgeton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 19°Winter
57° / 34°Spring
81° / 56°Summer
60° / 40°Fall
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Nearest: Holton Branch LibraryHolton · 7.7 miles · 36 hrs a week

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