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Roxand

A township of 1,808 people in Eaton County, Michigan

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Conserved land0.3%81 of 23,221 acres

Trails1.2 mi0 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves045 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Roxand

Township in Michigan, United States

1,748Population

36.5 sq miArea

889 ftElevation

Roxand Township is a civil township of Eaton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,848 at the 2010 census, and went down to 1,748 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Roxand for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Lansing (23%), Delta (12%) and Charlotte (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Lansing

23%

Delta

12%

Charlotte

6%

Grand Ledge

4%

2%Work in townlive and work in Roxand 18 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 143Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Roxand

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 54% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

6better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 11 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

11.5%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 6.6%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better

Care nearby

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow EatonCharlotte · 11.8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Forest Community Health CenterLansing · 18 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · Roxand

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48861, 48837, 48813 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Roxand →

Natural hazards in Roxand

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

1Does Roxand flood?paid flood claims since 2015 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 11 declared for Eaton County MapRoxand vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Roxand has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter

57° / 35°Spring

80° / 58°Summer

60° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Roxand get?About 37 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 15, with the last in spring around May 1.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Roxand’s library

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Mulliken District Library135 Main Street · part of Mulliken District Library

E-books18 hrs a week

What’s on for kids?4 programsa year for ages 0–11 (system-wide)Programs →Late fees?Yes, somelate fines on some itemsPerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Mulliken District Library →

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Roxand Sunfield Oneida Chester Danby

WSunfield EOneida SChester NDanby

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