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Danby

A township of 2,975 people in Ionia County, Michigan
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Conserved land9.4%2,154 of 22,880 acres
Trails15 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1724 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Danby

Township in Michigan, United States
2,953Population
36.1 sq miArea
748 ftElevation

Danby Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,953 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Danby for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Portland (14%), Ionia (7%) and Delta (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Portland
14%
Ionia
7%
Delta
6%
Lansing
5%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Danby →

Health in Danby

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

10better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Sparrow Ionia HospitalIonia · 12.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Forest Community Health CenterLansing · 19.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48875, 48890, 48837 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Danby →

Natural hazards in Danby

59
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Danby has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
81° / 58°Summer
60° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Mulliken District LibraryMulliken · 3.1 miles · 18 hrs a week

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