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Florence

A township of 1,465 people in St. Joseph County, Michigan
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Conserved land0.6%135 of 21,503 acres
Trails1.1 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves192 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Florence

Township in Michigan, United States
1,153Population
33.8 sq miArea
814 ftElevation

Florence Township is a civil township of St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,153 at the 2020 census. It was organized in 1837.

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Most working residents leave Florence for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Three Rivers (11%), Sturgis (9%) and Nottawa (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Three Rivers
11%
Sturgis
9%
Nottawa
4%
Middlebury, IN
4%
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Health in Florence

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 21% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

8worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Sturgis HospitalSturgis · 10.5 mi · ER
Covered Bridge Healthcare of St. Joseph CountyCentreville · 6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49042, 49032, 49099 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Florence →

Natural hazards in Florence

42
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Florence has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 20°Winter
59° / 37°Spring
82° / 59°Summer
62° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Florence →

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Nearest: Constantine Township LibraryConstantine · 4.1 miles · 42 hrs a week
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