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Riverton

A township of 1,120 people in Mason County, Michigan

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Conserved land0.4%101 of 22,681 acres

Trails1.8 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves190 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Riverton

Civil township in Michigan, United States

1,232Population

35.6 sq miArea

728 ftElevation

Riverton Township is a civil township of Mason County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,232 at the 2020 census.

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Health in Riverton

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Health Grade C+

Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 55% of towns with similar incomes.

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2better than MI·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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

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9.9%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMI 11.9% · better 80.6%More adults treating high blood pressureMI 77.6% · better 11.5%More adults who have had cancerMI 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Corewell Health Ludington HospitalLudington · 9 mi · ER

Northwest Michigan Health ServicesShelby · 18.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

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CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49454, 49431, 49449 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Riverton →

Natural hazards in Riverton

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 6% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind

2Does Riverton flood?paid flood claims since 1986 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 7 declared for Mason County MapRiverton vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Nearest: Scottville LibraryScottville · 6.4 miles · 49 hrs a week

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