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A township of 2,964 people in Jackson County, Michigan

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

Conserved land19%6,119 of 31,504 acres

Trails54 mi1.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves42,064 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

#132Most trails in MI

1Waterloo State Recreation Area46.3 mi of trails · 11,290 acres Directions

2Clear Lake Park6 acres

3Portage Lake Park5 acres Directions

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About Waterloo

Civil township in Michigan, United States

2,931Population

49.5 sq miArea

922 ftElevation

Waterloo Township is a civil township of Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,931 at the 2020 census.

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How Waterloo ranks

#43Most conserved land in MI #50Fewest uninsured in MI #132Most remote workers in MI All MI rankings →

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Living in Waterloo

Health in Waterloo

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

9better than MI·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 1▼ 10 close Habits all close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

10.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 6.1%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better 10.2%More adults who have had cancerMI 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Chelsea HospitalChelsea · 9.4 mi · ER

Cfh - Downtown SiteJackson · 14 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49240, 49259, 49285 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Waterloo →

Natural hazards in Waterloo

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Waterloo flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 8 declared for Jackson County MapWaterloo vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Waterloo

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Waterloo has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter

57° / 36°Spring

80° / 58°Summer

60° / 40°Fall

How much snow does Waterloo get?About 33 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 12, with the last in spring around Apr 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Waterloo

Nearest: Stockbridge Branch LibraryStockbridge · 5.5 miles · 50 hrs a week

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