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A township of 2,799 people in Calhoun County, Michigan
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Conserved land1.6%382 of 23,141 acres
Trails1.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1136 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Newton

Township in Michigan, United States
2,781Population
36.4 sq miArea
922 ftElevation

Newton Township is a civil township of Calhoun County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,781 at the 2020 census. The township was named after Newton, Massachusetts.

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Living in Newton

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Most working residents leave Newton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Battle Creek (29%), Emmett (7%) and Kalamazoo (4%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Battle Creek
29%
Emmett
7%
Kalamazoo
4%
Marshall
4%
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Health in Newton

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 47% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

4better than MI·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Bronson Battle Creek HospitalBattle Creek · 9.4 mi · ER
Grace HealthBattle Creek · 9.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49033, 49029, 49014 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Newton →

Natural hazards in Newton

24
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

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

Climate in Newton

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Newton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 65 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 19°Winter
58° / 36°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
61° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Helen Warner BranchBattle Creek · 5.2 miles · 61 hrs a week

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