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Coldsprings

A township of 1,594 people in Kalkaska County, Michigan
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Map of Coldsprings: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land1.3%293 of 23,060 acres
Trails43 mi1.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3184 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Coldsprings

Civil township in Michigan, United States
1,551Population
36.3 sq miArea
1,273 ftElevation

Coldsprings Township is a civil township of Kalkaska County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,551 at the 2020 census. The name "Coldsprings" derives from the natural underground springs located throughout the township.

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Most working residents leave Coldsprings for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Kalkaska (17%), Traverse City (12%) and Garfield (6%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Kalkaska
17%
Traverse City
12%
Garfield
6%
Kearney
3%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Coldsprings →

Health in Coldsprings

C

Health Grade C

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

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9worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Kalkaska Memorial Health CenterKalkaska · 8.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bellaire Family Health CenterBellaire · 13.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49659, 49646 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Coldsprings →

Natural hazards in Coldsprings

9
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 9% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Coldsprings has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 132 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

29° / 14°Winter
53° / 30°Spring
77° / 53°Summer
56° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Mancelona Township LibraryMancelona · 6.4 miles · 41 hrs a week
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