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North Plains

A township of 1,324 people in Ionia County, Michigan
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Map of North Plains: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land0.1%28 of 22,869 acres
Trails1.1 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves321 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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

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About North Plains

Township in Michigan, United States
1,191Population
36 sq miArea
771 ftElevation

North Plains Township is a large civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,191 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave North Plains for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Ionia (12%), Grand Rapids (5%) and Lansing (4%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Ionia
12%
Grand Rapids
5%
Lansing
4%
Cascade
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in North Plains →

Health in North Plains

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 32% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 49% of towns with similar incomes.

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2worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow CarsonCarson City · 8.1 mi · ER
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers BeldingBelding · 16.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48860, 48845, 48834 · CMS · HRSAHealth in North Plains →

Natural hazards in North Plains

45
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Climate in North Plains

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North Plains has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 18°Winter
57° / 35°Spring
81° / 58°Summer
60° / 40°Fall
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Nearest: Lyons Township District LibraryLyons · 6.3 miles · 29 hrs a week
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