TyroneMI
A town of 5,132. Nearly 21.6% of it is conserved land.
What makes Tyrone stand out
The 2 things Tyrone does most differently from other towns.
23 miles of trails in Tyrone
21.6% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
Tyrone’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Tyrone. Another town gets a different order.
21.6% of Tyrone is conserved land
23 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rogue River State Game Area | 15.3 mi | 4,509 |
| 2. Howard Christensen Nature Center | 5.2 mi | 143 |
| 3. Ball Crek Park | 0.2 mi | 4 |
Tyrone’s public schools outperform 61% of Michigan districts
The public schools Tyrone’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 61% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent City Elementary School | PK–5 | 537 | B− |
| Kent City Middle School | 6–8 | 290 | B− |
| Kent City High School | 6–12 | 383 | B |
| Kent City Virtual Academy | 6–12 | 23 | Not graded |
| Algoma Christian School Private | PK–12 | 370 |
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 13% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Tyrone
Most working residents leave Tyrone for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Rapids (19%), Walker (6%) and Sparta (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Tyrone has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns
Tyrone beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Tyrone | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with high cholesterol | 32.2% | 35.4% |
| More uninsured adults | 9% | 6.9% |
94% of working residents leave Tyrone for work
Where Tyrone’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Tyrone
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Tyrone Township is a civil township of Kent County, Michigan, United States. As of the 2020 census, the township had a total population of 5,021. It is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is located about 20 miles (32 km) north of the city of Grand Rapids. The village of Kent City is located within the township, as is the eastern portion of the village of Casnovia.
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- Population
- 5,021
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 797 ft
Tyrone’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Tyrone.