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A township of 1,339 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan

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Cricket Photos - MI NY vs WSF, 13th Match Pictures

Cricinfo · Jul 22, 2026

MLC 2026, MI New York v Washington Freedom: Smith, Gous Helps Washington Chase Down Record Total

Sportscape Magazine · Jul 16, 2026

Washington Freedom vs MI New York Preview & Prediction | 2026 Major League Cricket | Eliminator

The Stats Zone · Jul 15, 2026

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Conserved land6.3%1,426 of 22,795 acres

Trails5.9 mi0.2 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves11,065 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Brauer Preserve1.9 mi of trails · 218 acres Directions

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About Freedom

Civil township in Michigan, United States

1,332Population

35.8 sq miArea

974 ftElevation

Freedom Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,332 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Freedom

Health in Freedom

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 93% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

23better than MI·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▲ 1▼ 4 close Habits 3▲ 1 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 5▲ 0 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

8.2%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 6.8%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMI 11.9% · better 10.6%More adults who have had cancerMI 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Chelsea HospitalChelsea · 7.3 mi · ER

Packard WestAnn Arbor · 10.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48158, 48103, 48118 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Freedom →

Natural hazards in Freedom

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Freedom flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 9 declared for Washtenaw County MapFreedom vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Freedom →

Climate in Freedom

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Freedom has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter

57° / 36°Spring

81° / 58°Summer

61° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Freedom get?About 33 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 14, with the last in spring around Apr 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Freedom →

Libraries near Freedom

Nearest: Manchester District LibraryManchester · 5.3 miles · 46 hrs a week

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Freedom Lodi Sharon Lima Bridgewater

ELodi WSharon NLima SBridgewater

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