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Carmel

A township of 2,842 people in Eaton County, Michigan
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Conserved land1.1%233 of 21,686 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves182 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
1Carlos Weber Roadside Park5 acres

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About Carmel

Township in Michigan, United States
2,839Population
34.2 sq miArea
902 ftElevation

Carmel Township is a civil township of Eaton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,839 as of the 2020 census.

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#165Highest income in MI#204Shortest commute in MI#209Most remote workers in MIAll MI rankings →

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Health in Carmel

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

3better than MI·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close
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What stands out

7.3%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better 13.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 9.9%More adults who have had cancerMI 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow EatonCharlotte · 3.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Cedar Community Health CenterLansing · 20.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Carmel
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 48813 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Carmel →

Natural hazards in Carmel

23
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
1Does Carmel flood?paid flood claims since 1985NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 11 declared for Eaton CountyMapCarmel vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating
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Nearest: Charlotte Community LibraryCharlotte · 3.6 miles · 52 hrs a week
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CharlotteEatonChesterWaltonKalamo Carmel Charlotte Eaton Chester Walton Kalamo
ECharlotte EEaton NChester SWalton WKalamo
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