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Wright

A township of 3,192 people in Ottawa County, Michigan

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Conserved land1.4%328 of 23,083 acres

Trails3.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves1103 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Wright

Civil township in Michigan, United States

3,190Population

36.3 sq miArea

709 ftElevation

Wright Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,190 at the 2020 census.

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How Wright ranks

#6Highest graduation rate in MI #163Fewest uninsured in MI #167Most active in MI All MI rankings →

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Living in Wright

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Most working residents leave Wright for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Rapids (17%), Walker (7%) and Wyoming (4%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Grand Rapids

17%

Walker

7%

Wyoming

4%

Coopersville

4%

7%Work in townlive and work in Wright 13 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,559Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Wright

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

6better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

12.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMI 15.4% · better 7%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better

Care nearby

Spectrum HealthGrand Rapids · 11.9 mi · ER

Westside Health CenterGrand Rapids · 10.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49403, 49404, 49435 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wright →

Natural hazards in Wright

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌪️ Tornadoes

4Does Wright flood?paid flood claims since 2013 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Ottawa County MapWright vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Wright

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Wright has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 75 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 19°Winter

57° / 35°Spring

81° / 58°Summer

60° / 41°Fall

How much snow does Wright get?About 75 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 10, with the last in spring around May 6.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Wright

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School Grade A-

The public schools Wright’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 79% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Divine Providence Academy at ST. JosephElementary · Grades PK–8 · 115 students Divine Providence Academy at St. JosephElementary · Grades K–8 · 54 students

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.

Libraries near Wright

Nearest: Coopersville Area District LibraryCoopersville · 4.3 miles · 42 hrs a week

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Bordering towns

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Wright Alpine Tallmadge Chester Polkton

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Where Wright residents work nearby:Alpine 3%Work & commute →

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