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Ingham

A township of 2,470 people in Ingham County, Michigan
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Map of Ingham: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land14%2,961 of 20,824 acres
Trails5.1 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves31,199 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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

St. Katherine's Episcopal Chapel, 4650 Meridian Road, Williamston
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St. Katherine's Episcopal Chapel, 4650 Meridian Road, Williamston

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About Ingham

Civil township in Michigan, United States
2,401Population
32.7 sq miArea
971 ftElevation

Ingham Township is a civil township of Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,401 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Ingham

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Most working residents leave Ingham for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Lansing (19%), Mason (9%) and East Lansing (7%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Lansing
19%
Mason
9%
East Lansing
7%
Delhi
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Ingham →

Health in Ingham

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 67% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

10better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Mclaren Greater LansingLansing · 13.8 mi · ER
Birch Community Health CenterLansing · 14.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48819, 48854 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ingham →

Natural hazards in Ingham

22
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ingham →

Climate in Ingham

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Ingham has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
60° / 40°Fall
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Schools in Ingham

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B

School Grade B

The public schools Ingham’s kids attend outperform 63% of Michigan’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictDansville SchoolsSchools4

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.

Ingham’s library

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Dansville Branch Library1379 East Mason Street · part of Capital Area District Library
Fine-freeE-books31 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Dansville Branch Library →
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