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A village of 1,457 people in Michigan
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Map of Shepherd: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land2.4%15 of 609 acres
Trails3.8 mi3.8 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves510 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Shepherd

Village in Michigan, United States
1,469Population
1 sq miArea
774 ftElevation

Shepherd is a village in Isabella County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,469 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Coe Township.

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ZIP code48883
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Housing in Shepherd

$224K▲ 8.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Shepherd home is worth about $224,000, up 8.6% in a year, 16% below the Michigan typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Shepherd

B

Safety Grade B

Shepherd reports less crime per resident than 59% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Shepherd 1.3
Michigan 4.3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Shepherd 7.8
Michigan 13
U.S. 15.5
Natural hazards: LowMostly inland flooding · higher than 35% of U.S. communitiesDetails →
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Health in Shepherd

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 34% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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Care nearby

Mclaren Central MichiganMount Pleasant · 6.2 mi · ER
Isabella Citizens for HealthMount Pleasant · 6.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Shepherd · CMS · HRSAHealth in Shepherd →
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