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A township of 1,565 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan
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Conserved land2.6%603 of 23,283 acres
Trails3.6 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2385 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Bridgewater

Civil township in Michigan, United States
1,615Population
36.6 sq miArea
843 ftElevation

Bridgewater Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,615 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Bridgewater for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Ann Arbor (21%), Pittsfield (6%) and Scio (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Ann Arbor
21%
Pittsfield
6%
Scio
5%
Detroit
3%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Bridgewater →

Health in Bridgewater

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 81% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

15better than MI·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Promedica Charles and Virginia Hickman HospitalAdrian · 10.8 mi · ER
Packard Health South Ann ArborAnn Arbor · 13.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48158, 49236, 48176 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bridgewater →

Natural hazards in Bridgewater

18
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bridgewater →

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Bridgewater has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 19°Winter
58° / 36°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
61° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Clinton Township Public LibraryClinton · 3.2 miles · 43 hrs a week

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