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Spencer

A township of 4,200 people in Kent County, Michigan

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

Conserved land2.8%643 of 23,316 acres

Trails6.8 mi0.2 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves6153 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

1Spencer Forest5.5 mi of trails · 339 acres

2Cooper Creek Park0.6 mi of trails · 128 acres Directions

3White Pine Park52 acres

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Spencer

Civil township in Michigan, United States

4,163Population

36.6 sq miArea

866 ftElevation

Spencer Township is a civil township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,163 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is located in northeast Kent County about 25 miles (40 km) northeast of the city of Grand Rapids.

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How Spencer ranks

#92Most new homes in MI #199Fastest growing in MI #286Most active in MI All MI rankings →

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Health in Spencer

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Health Grade C+

Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

1worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

28.9%More adults with depressionMI 25.7% · worse

Care nearby

Sheridan Community HospitalSheridan · 15 mi · ER · rural critical access

Montcalm Area Health CenterGreenville · 6.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49326, 49319, 49343 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Spencer →

Natural hazards in Spencer

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

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

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Spencer →

Spencer’s library

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Spencer Township Branch14960 Meddler Avenue · part of Kent District Library

Fine-freeE-books38 hrs a week

What’s on for kids?4,236 programsa year for ages 0–11 (system-wide)Programs →Late fees?Nonethis library is fine-freePerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Spencer Township Branch →

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Spencer Oakfield Nelson Montcalm

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