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A township of 6,388 people in Ottawa County, Michigan

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Map of Robinson: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land2.9%740 of 25,137 acres

Trails17 mi0.4 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves8116 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Bass River Recreation Area6.1 mi of trails · 498 acres Directions

2Stearns Creek Park2.8 mi of trails · 147 acres Directions

3Connor Bayou County Park1.4 mi of trails · 143 acres Directions

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About Robinson

Civil township in Michigan, United States

6,382Population

39.4 sq miArea

620 ftElevation

Robinson Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,382 at the 2020 census.

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How Robinson ranks

#19Best schools in MI #89Fewest smokers in MI #91Most active in MI All MI rankings →

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Health in Robinson

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

15better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▲ 8 close Habits 3▲ 1 close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

10.6%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 6.1%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better

Care nearby

Trinity Health Grand Haven HospitalGrand Haven · 8.1 mi · ER

Intercare HollandHolland · 12.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49417, 49460, 49464 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Robinson →

Natural hazards in Robinson

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

47Does Robinson flood?paid flood claims since 1997 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Ottawa County MapRobinson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Schools in Robinson

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The public schools Robinson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 90% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#19Best public schoolsof 490 in MI

DistrictGrand Haven Area Public SchoolsSchools1

Robinson School AElementary · Grades PK–4 · 223 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.

Libraries near Robinson

Nearest: Allendale Township LibraryAllendale · 7.6 miles · 55 hrs a week

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Bordering towns

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Robinson Crockery Grand Haven Allendale Olive

NCrockery WGrand Haven EAllendale SOlive

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