Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 24 min6:03 am – 9:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 58 min8:12 am – 5:10 pm
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People8,887 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 40.03,258 householdsMedian household income $69,697Median home value $184,100Median rent $931 a month87% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,957 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.7% unemployment rate61% of adults are in the labour force, 4,275 employedMain industries: manufacturing 24%, education and health care 16%, retail 14%Average commute 31 minutes82% drive alone, 11% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 5% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher91% finished high school, 4% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 91%, Spanish 8%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 83°F, lows 57°FColdest month January: highs 32°F, lows 14°F39 in of rain a year, on about 81 dayswettest month May48 in of snow a year, on about 24 days16 days above 90°F, 167 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Kent City 2 Sw station, 9 mi away
Nearby landmarksSand Lakelake · 3.2 miBlanch Lakelake · 2.4 miTroque Islandisland · 8.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsBrigadoon Golf Coursenature preserve · 2.3 mi · 230 acresBlanch Lake City Parkpark · 2.4 miMuskegon County Wastewater System Management Areastate conservation land · 7.9 mi · 11,189 acresRogue River State Game Areastate conservation land · 7.9 mi · 6,207 acresMuskegon State Game Areastate conservation land · 8.0 mi · 15,349 acresPublic Water Access Sitestate recreation area · 9.5 mi · 80 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowNewaygo County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality42% of days had good air in 2025153 of 365 days measured203 moderate, 7 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 2 unhealthy daysMedian index 52, worst day 163main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Kent County, MI, 25 mi away
Internet at home83% of households have a broadband subscription50% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone13% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterGrantserves 894 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation850 ft259 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalSpectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital11.1 miPost officeGrant Post Office1.8 miTown hallAshland Township Hall1.0 miPoliceGrant Police Department1.8 miFire stationAshland - Grant Volunteer Fire District1.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMuskegon County Airport MKG23 miMajor airportGerald R. Ford International Airport GRR35 miInterstateI-9619 miUS highwayUS 13115 miAmtrakGrand Rapids, MI GRR27 miCoachCedar Springs (Citgo Gas Station, 17 Mile Rd.)Indian Trails16 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 49327 ZIP area.
