Leighton Township is a civil township of Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,001 at the 2020 census, up from 4,934 at the 2010 census.

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How Leighton ranks

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#3Fastest growing in MI #47Best schools in MI #61Most new homes in MI All MI rankings →

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Living in Leighton

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Most working residents leave Leighton for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Rapids (15%), Wyoming (8%) and Kentwood (7%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Grand Rapids

15%

Wyoming

Kentwood

Byron

6%Work in townlive and work in Leighton 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,675Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Leighton

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

10better than MI·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▲ 7 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

12.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 7%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better 18.6%More binge drinkersMI 15.9% · worse

Care nearby

University of Michigan Health - WestWyoming · 10.6 mi · ER

Catherine's Health Center at Streams of HopeGrand Rapids · 8.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49348, 49316, 49333 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Leighton →

Natural hazards in Leighton

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 13% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Leighton flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Allegan County MapLeighton vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

Climate in Leighton

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Leighton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 78 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 20°Winter

57° / 36°Spring

81° / 59°Summer

61° / 41°Fall

How much snow does Leighton get?About 78 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 20, with the last in spring around Apr 29.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Leighton

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A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Leighton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 76% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

#47Best public schoolsof 490 in MI

DistrictCaledonia Community SchoolsSchools1

Paris Ridge Elementary AElementary · Grades K–4 · 303 students

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