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A township of 9,514 people in Barry County, Michigan

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

Conserved land2.7%623 of 22,862 acres

Trails14 mi0.4 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves1165 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

#354Most walkable in MI

1Middleville State Game Area4.5 mi of trails · 534 acres Directions

2Wildwood Trails Park0.8 mi of trails · 20 acres Directions

3Lions Spring Park30 acres Directions

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About Thornapple

Township in Michigan, United States

9,331Population

35.9 sq miArea

748 ftElevation

Thornapple Township is a civil township of Barry County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 9,331 at the 2020 census. It is the most populous township in Barry County.

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How Thornapple ranks

#35Fastest growing in MI #96Highest graduation rate in MI #163Fewest uninsured in MI All MI rankings →

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Health in Thornapple

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

11better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▲ 7 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

11.5%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 6.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better

Care nearby

Corewell Health Pennock HospitalHastings · 11.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Barry Community Health CenterHastings · 11.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49333, 49316 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Thornapple →

Natural hazards in Thornapple

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

18Does Thornapple flood?paid flood claims since 1982 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 12 declared for Barry County MapThornapple vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

Schools in Thornapple

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School Grade A-

The public schools Thornapple’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 82% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#159Best public schoolsof 490 in MI

DistrictThornapple Kellogg School DistrictSchools6

McFall Elementary SchoolElementary · Grades PK–1 · 506 students Page Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades 4–5 · 484 students Lee Elementary School A-Elementary · Grades 2–3 · 398 students Thornapple Kellogg Middle School BMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 693 students Thornapple Kellogg High School B+High · Grades 9–12 · 982 students TK Early Childhood CenterPrekindergarten · Grades PK

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.

Thornapple’s library

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Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library3885 Bender Road · part of Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library

E-books16 hrs a week

What’s on for kids?6 programsa year for ages 0–11 (system-wide)Programs →Late fees?Yes, somelate fines on some itemsPerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library →

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Thornapple Irving Yankee Springs Caledonia Leighton

EIrving SYankee Springs NCaledonia WLeighton

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