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A township of 1,792 people in Lapeer County, Michigan

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Conserved land2.7%927 of 34,391 acres

Trails1.4 mi0 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves0517 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Burnside

Civil township in Michigan, United States

1,904Population

54.1 sq miArea

837 ftElevation

Burnside Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,904 at the 2020 Census.

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Health in Burnside

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Health Grade C−

Healthier than 19% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

12worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs all close

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19.2%More smokersMI 14.6% · worse 10.6%More adults with COPDMI 8.1% · worse 13.1%More older adults who have lost all their teethMI 10.2% · worse

Care nearby

Marlette Regional HospitalMarlette · 7.9 mi · ER · rural critical access

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Imlay CityImlay City · 14.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48416, 48453, 48461 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Burnside →

Natural hazards in Burnside

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

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Nearest: Brown City District LibraryBrown City · 3.8 miles · 32 hrs a week

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