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Green

A township of 3,297 people in Mecosta County, Michigan
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Outdoors in Green

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Map of Green: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land2.6%610 of 23,899 acres
Trails6.7 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3185 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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Living in Green

Housing in Green

$237K▲ 10.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Green home is worth about $237,000, up 10.3% in a year, 11% below the Michigan typical home.

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Work & commute in Green

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Most working residents leave Green for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Big Rapids (22%), Reed City (7%) and Big Rapids (7%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Big Rapids
22%
Reed City
7%
Big Rapids
7%
Grand Rapids
7%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Green →

Health in Green

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

5worse than MI

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

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Care nearby

Corewell Health Big Rapids HospitalBig Rapids · 5.5 mi · ER
Family Health Care - Big RapidsBig Rapids · 5.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49338, 49307, 49639 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Green →

Natural hazards in Green

81
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Green →

Climate in Green

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Green has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 61 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 16°Winter
55° / 32°Spring
80° / 54°Summer
58° / 38°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Green →

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Nearest: Big Rapids Community LibraryBig Rapids · 5.4 miles · 36 hrs a week
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