PutnamMI
A town of 7,841. Nearly 28.4% of it is conserved land.
What makes Putnam stand out
The 3 things Putnam does most differently from other towns.
36 miles of trails in Putnam
28.4% of the town is conserved land, across 6 parks and preserves.
Putnam’s report card
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Ordered by what stands out in Putnam. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a quarter of Putnam is conserved land
36 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pinckney State Recreation Area | 25.9 mi | 2,362 |
| 2. Gregory State Game Area | 2.6 mi | 1,103 |
| 3. Church Park | — | 6 |
Healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Putnam beats the Michigan average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Putnam | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.7% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7% | 11.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 8.9% |
Most working residents commute out of Putnam
Most working residents leave Putnam for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Ann Arbor (14%), Pittsfield (4%) and Hamburg (3%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
Putnam’s public schools outperform 73% of Michigan districts
The public schools Putnam’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 73% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farley Hill Elementary School | PK–2 | 233 | A− |
| Light of the World Academy | K–8 | 222 | B− |
| St. Mary Catholic School Private | PK–8 | 161 | |
| Pinckney Community High School | 9–12 | 619 | B+ |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Putnam has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.
95% of working residents leave Putnam for work
Where Putnam’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Putnam
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Putnam Township is a civil township of Livingston County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 7,890 at the 2020 census, down from 8,248 at the 2010 census. The village of Pinckney is located within the township.
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- Population
- 7,890
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 909 ft
Putnam’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Putnam.