Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 24 min6:03 am – 9:26 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 59 min8:11 am – 5:10 pm
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People5,599 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 38.11,987 householdsMedian household income $75,794Median home value $265,600Median rent $1,125 a month85% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,802 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting10.9% unemployment rate63% of adults are in the labour force, 2,469 employedMain industries: manufacturing 19%, education and health care 16%, construction 13%Average commute 26 minutes86% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 7% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher91% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 90%, Spanish 10%5% 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, 3 mi away
Nearby landmarksSpring Lakelake · 3.2 miSnow Lakelake · under a mileBettes Tower Hillpeak · 5.9 miFred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park Cedar Springs Trailheadpark · 9.3 miFred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park Russel Road Trailheadpark · 9.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsRogue River State Game Areastate conservation land · 1.1 mi · 6,207 acresChristiansen Nature Centerrecreation area · 2.6 mi · 77 acresRogue River Golf Coursenature preserve · 3.5 mi · 98 acresWhite Pine Trail State Parkstate park · 8.5 mi · 4,919 acresMuskegon County Wastewater System Management Areastate conservation land · 12.3 mi · 11,189 acresKarner Bluestate conservation land · 12.7 mi · 81 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 ModerateKent County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Very HighTornado Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighRiver flooding 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, Kent County monitors, MI
Internet at home81% of households have a broadband subscription57% have cable, fibre or DSL15% rely on a mobile data plan alone18% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterGrand Rapidsserves 306,901 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation831 ft253 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalSpectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital18.8 miPost officeKent City Post Office1.8 miTown hallKent City Village Office1.8 miPoliceKent County Sheriff's Office2.7 miFire stationTyrone Township / Kent City Fire Department1.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi3 schools1 elementary, 1 high, 1 otherHighKent City High School1.4 miSchoolAlgoma Christian School1.5 miElementaryKent City Elementary School1.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMuskegon County Airport MKG26 miMajor airportGerald R. Ford International Airport GRR27 miInterstateI-9615 miUS highwayUS 1318.2 miAmtrakGrand Rapids, MI GRR20 miCoachCedar Springs (Citgo Gas Station, 17 Mile Rd.)Indian Trails8.5 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 49330 ZIP area.
