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Irving

A township of 3,807 people in Barry County, Michigan

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Map of Irving: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land18%4,087 of 22,970 acres

Trails15 mi0.4 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves31,074 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Middleville State Game Area12.4 mi of trails · 3,970 acres Directions

2Maher Sanctuary0.9 mi of trails · 76 acres Directions

3Irving Road Boating Access Site2 acres

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About Irving

Township in Michigan, United States

3,734Population

36.1 sq miArea

866 ftElevation

Irving Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,734 at the 2020 census.

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How Irving ranks

#53Most conserved land in MI #55Fastest growing in MI #120Cheapest rent in MI All MI rankings →

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Living in Irving

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Most working residents leave Irving for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Rapids (13%), Hastings (8%) and Thornapple (8%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Grand Rapids

13%

Hastings

8%

Thornapple

8%

Kentwood

5%

3%Work in townlive and work in Irving 18 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 333Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Irving →

Health in Irving

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 62% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

7better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 10 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

11.8%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 6.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better

Care nearby

Corewell Health Pennock HospitalHastings · 6.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Barry Community Health CenterHastings · 6.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49333, 49058, 49325 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Irving →

Natural hazards in Irving

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Irving flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 12 declared for Barry County MapIrving vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

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Irving has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 68 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter

57° / 36°Spring

81° / 58°Summer

60° / 41°Fall

How much snow does Irving get?About 68 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 12, with the last in spring around May 3.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Irving’s library

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Freeport District Library208 South State Street · part of Freeport District Library

E-books30 hrs a week

What’s on for kids?41 programsa year for ages 0–11 (system-wide)Programs →Late fees?Yes, somelate fines on some itemsPerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Freeport District Library →

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Irving Carlton Thornapple Bowne Rutland

ECarlton WThornapple NBowne SRutland

Where Irving residents work nearby:Thornapple 8%Work & commute →

Compare side by side:Irving vs Carlton Irving vs Thornapple Irving vs Bowne Irving vs Rutland

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