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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

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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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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%
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.

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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

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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
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Irving’s library

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Freeport District Library208 South State Street · part of Freeport District Library
E-books30 hrs a week
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