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Whiteford

A township of 4,624 people in Monroe County, Michigan
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Conserved land3.7%948 of 25,597 acres
Trails16 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2205 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Whiteford

Civil township in Michigan, US
4,590Population
40.3 sq miArea
679 ftElevation

Whiteford Township is a civil township of Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,590 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Whiteford

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Most working residents leave Whiteford for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Toledo (25%), Bedford (5%) and Sylvania (5%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Toledo, OH
25%
Bedford
5%
Sylvania, OH
5%
Detroit
3%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Whiteford →

Health in Whiteford

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

10better than MI·1worse

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

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Care nearby

Promedica Toledo HospitalToledo · 9.2 mi · ER
CentralToledo · 6.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49267, 49276, 49270 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Whiteford →

Natural hazards in Whiteford

27
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Climate in Whiteford

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Whiteford has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 21°Winter
59° / 38°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
63° / 43°Fall
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A

School Grade A

The public schools Whiteford’s kids attend outperform 94% of Michigan’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#81Best public schoolsof 490 in MI
DistrictWhiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of LeSchools3

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Nearest: Sylvania BranchSylvania · 3.9 miles · 67 hrs a week
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