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A township of 1,804 people in Lapeer County, Michigan

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Conserved land0.6%134 of 22,748 acres

Trails10 mi0.3 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves074 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Goodland

Civil township in Michigan, United States

1,735Population

35.7 sq miArea

801 ftElevation

Goodland Township is a civil township of Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,735 at the 2020 census. The historic Younge Site is located within the township.

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Living in Goodland

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Most working residents leave Goodland for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Imlay City (8%), Brown City (4%) and Lapeer (4%). Half commute less than 30 miles.

Imlay City

8%

Brown City

4%

Lapeer

4%

Marlette

4%

2%Work in townlive and work in Goodland 30 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 69Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Goodland →

Health in Goodland

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

11worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▼ 10 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 2▼ 2 close

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What stands out

10.2%More uninsured adultsMI 6.9% · worse 13.2%More older adults who have lost all their teethMI 10.2% · worse 18.3%More smokersMI 14.6% · worse

Care nearby

Mclaren Lapeer RegionLapeer · 13.7 mi · ER

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Imlay CityImlay City · 6.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48444, 48416 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Goodland →

Natural hazards in Goodland

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Goodland flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 8 declared for Lapeer County MapGoodland vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Goodland has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter

56° / 35°Spring

80° / 59°Summer

60° / 42°Fall

How much snow does Goodland get?About 34 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 14, with the last in spring around May 4.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Goodland’s library

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Goodland Township Library2370 N. Van Dyke Rd.

Fine-freeE-books20 hrs a week

How busy is it?Quieter than mostvs. similar-size libraries, by visits per residentCompare →What’s on for kids?17 programsa year for ages 0–11Programs →Late fees?Nonethis library is fine-freePerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Goodland Township Library →

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Goodland Imlay Lynn Arcadia Burnside

SImlay ELynn WArcadia NBurnside

Where Goodland residents work nearby:Burnside 3%Work & commute →

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