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Clarence

A township of 1,853 people in Calhoun County, Michigan
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Conserved land0.1%22 of 21,647 acres
Trails1.6 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves112 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Clarence

Township in Michigan, United States
1,903Population
34.1 sq miArea
968 ftElevation

Clarence Township is a civil township located in northeast Calhoun County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is part of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,903 at the 2020 census. The township was originally named Pinkney Township.

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Most working residents leave Clarence for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Marshall (13%), Battle Creek (11%) and Albion (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Marshall
13%
Battle Creek
11%
Albion
5%
Charlotte
4%
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Health in Clarence

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 27% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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4worse than MI

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

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Care nearby

Eaton Rapids Medical CenterEaton Rapids · 10.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Grace HealthAlbion · 8.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49284, 49224, 49076 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Clarence →

Natural hazards in Clarence

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Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Clarence has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
60° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Springport Branch LibrarySpringport · 3.9 miles · 23 hrs a week
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