SpringvaleMI
A town of 2,619. Nearly 2.1% of it is conserved land.
What makes Springvale stand out
The 2 things Springvale does most differently from other towns.
84 miles of trails in Springvale
2.1% of the town is conserved land, across 10 parks and preserves.
Springvale’s report card
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The data
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2.1% of Springvale is conserved land
84 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit | 57.4 mi | 10,668 |
| 2. Tanton Family Working Forest Reserve | 8.1 mi | 236 |
| 3. Allan and Virginia McCune Nature Preserve | 3.9 mi | 172 |
Healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Springvale beats the Michigan average on 12 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Springvale | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.3% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.7% | 8.9% |
Most working residents commute out of Springvale
Most working residents leave Springvale for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Petoskey (22%), Bear Creek (12%) and Little Traverse (10%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Springvale has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 120 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
99% of working residents leave Springvale for work
Where Springvale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Springvale
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Springvale Township is a civil township of Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,146 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 2,146
- Area
- 47 sq mi
- Elevation
- 856 ft
Springvale’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Springvale.