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A township of 17,725 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan
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Civil township in Michigan, United States
17,552Population
34.2 sq miArea
873 ftElevation

Scio Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 17,552 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Scio for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Ann Arbor (37%), Pittsfield (5%) and Ann Arbor (3%). Half commute less than 8 miles.

Ann Arbor
37%
Pittsfield
5%
Ann Arbor
3%
Detroit
3%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Scio →

Health in Scio

A+

Health Grade A+

Healthier than 98% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

26better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 6 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

University of Michigan Health SystemAnn Arbor · 6.1 mi · ER
Packard WestAnn Arbor · 4.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48103, 48130, 48105 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Scio →

Natural hazards in Scio

17
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Scio has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 61 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 19°Winter
58° / 36°Spring
81° / 58°Summer
61° / 40°Fall
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School Grade A+

The public schools Scio’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 96% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#12Best public schoolsof 490 in MI
DistrictDexter Community School DistrictSchools8

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Nearest: Westgate Branch LibraryAnn Arbor · 3.4 miles · 69 hrs a week
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