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North Shade
A township of 558 people in Gratiot County, Michigan
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About North Shade
Civil township in Michigan, United States558Population
35.6 sq miArea
755 ftElevation
North Shade Township is a civil township of Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 558 at the 2020 census.
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Health in North Shade
Compared with Michigan
1better than MI·6worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow CarsonCarson City · 3.5 mi · ER
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers BeldingBelding · 23.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48811, 48856, 48871 · CMS · HRSAHealth in North Shade →
Natural hazards in North Shade
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in North Shade →
Libraries near North Shade
See all →Nearest: Carson City Public LibraryCarson City · 3.7 miles · 42 hrs a week
Where North Shade is
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