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Eaton

A township of 3,997 people in Eaton County, Michigan
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Conserved land1.4%279 of 20,435 acres
Trails4.4 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves270 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Eaton

Township in Michigan, United States
4,007Population
34.3 sq miArea
873 ftElevation

Eaton Township is a civil township of Eaton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,007 at the 2020 United States census.

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Most working residents leave Eaton for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Lansing (18%), Charlotte (18%) and Delta (8%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Lansing
18%
Charlotte
18%
Delta
8%
East Lansing
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Eaton →

Health in Eaton

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 41% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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4better than MI·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow EatonCharlotte · 3.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Cedar Community Health CenterLansing · 15.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Eaton
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48813, 48827 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Eaton →

Natural hazards in Eaton

34
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Eaton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 38 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: Charlotte Community LibraryCharlotte · 3.6 miles · 52 hrs a week

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