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A township of 1,257 people in Shiawassee County, Michigan

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Conserved land3.2%712 of 22,402 acres

Trails1.6 mi0 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves1566 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Rush

Civil township in Michigan, United States

1,268Population

35.2 sq miArea

732 ftElevation

Rush Township is a civil township of Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,268 at the 2020 census.

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Health Grade C

Healthier than 28% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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6worse than MI

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

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9.6%More adults with COPDMI 8.1% · worse 17.1%More smokersMI 14.6% · worse 16%More adults in frequent physical distressMI 14% · worse

Care nearby

Memorial HealthcareOwosso · 6 mi · ER

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Shiawassee (Closing)Owosso · 7.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

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CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48867, 48841, 48831 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rush →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

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0Does Rush flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 11 declared for Shiawassee County MapRush vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Nearest: Shiawassee District LibraryOwosso · 6.6 miles · 56 hrs a week

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