Van Buren County Michigan 1906 Almena Township, 1906
Almena Township’s story
165 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1906 and 2 maps from 1946 on.
- 1861Almena Township is settled
Almena TownshipMI
A town of 5,404, settled in 1861.
4 bordering townsMap →
Population
5,404
2025 Census estimate · +1.8% since 2020
Median home value
$270K
Census ACS
Household income
$108K
median
Median age
40.8
years
Jobs based here
240
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#428 of 697 in MI
Is Almena Township a good place to live?
Almena Township grades B− overall, 428th of 697 graded towns in Michigan, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. The median household earns $108K. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: the typical home is worth about $270K, 4 years of the county’s $68K median household income. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 92% of U.S. towns. Only 105 of Michigan’s 1,279 towns score lower on history. Almena Township’s median rent is $1,614 a month, above both Michigan’s towns ($1,045 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Almena Township for work
Where Almena Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
240jobs based in Almena Township
2%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
How Almena Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Almena Township is from typical.
Jobs & incomeAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.5 of 20; 5.7% of households have no car; 0.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →Cost of livingC+Open →SchoolsBeat 56% of Michigan districts on tests and graduationBOpen →HealthBronson Lakeview Hospital 6 miles awayB−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 44% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors7 miles of trails; 2% conserved landB−Open →HistoryC−Open →Civic life3.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateSnowy winters, 84° summer afternoons, 109″ of snow–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 40.8–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Almena Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Almena Township, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMattawan water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Almena Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsPaw Paw Public School DistrictGobles Public School District2 districts serve Almena Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAlmena Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes49071, 49079, 49055, 4900949071 49% · 49079 34% · 49055 9% · 49009 8%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Almena Township.
Almena Township gets more snow than nearly all U.S. towns, sends most of its workers to Kalamazoo and beyond and owes part of its health edge to its incomes.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most working residents commute out of Almena Township
Almena Township has 240 jobs for its 2,351 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
Most working residents leave Almena Township for work: only 2% work in town. Jobs based in Almena Township grew to 240 in 2021, 71 more than in 2011. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line in Almena Township.
2%work in town
| Almena Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Almena Township2%
Kalamazoo16%
Portage10%
Antwerp Township7%
Oshtemo Township6%
13 mi
median commute distance
240
jobs based in Almena Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 8% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
OutdoorsB−
2.1% of Almena Township is conserved land
7.1 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery, at 256 acres with 3.9 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
#414for trails in MI
| Almena Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 2.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
2.1%
conserved · 456 of 22,186 acres
7.1 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery | 3.9 mi | 256 |
| 2. Portman Nature Preserve | 1.4 mi | 104 |
| 3. Martha Mott Bird Sanctuary | 0.7 mi | 77 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Almena Township
The Bloomingdale weather station, 10 miles away, records that 109 inches of snow fall in a normal winter, more than in 98% of U.S. towns.
Almena Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84° and January nights drop to 18°.
109″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–35°
Spring37–59°
Summer59–82°
Fall42–62°
Oct 11
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
An age mix much like Michigan’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Michigan average. 39% of Almena Township adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
40.8median age · MI 40.2
| Almena Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 26% | 29% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
Almena TownshipMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school30%
Some college20%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.4 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 80% are men (MI 51%).
| Almena Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.2% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.9% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.2% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.9% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.4% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.9% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.6% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.9% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.9% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.6% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Almena Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities.
44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB−
On CDC estimates, Almena Township is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Against the 7,472 U.S. towns with household incomes like Almena Township’s, it is less healthy than 77%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
Almena Township beats the Michigan average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
53%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Almena Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
4 better28 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Almena Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10% | 11.9% |
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
54th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 34 attractions →Air Zoo and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Almena Township. Close and well known come first.
14 mi Theme parkAir Zoo
23 mi MuseumGilmore Car Museum87K visitors a year
40 mi Ancient siteFort St. Joseph
12 mi MuseumKalamazoo Institute of Arts34 mi Zoo & aquariumBinder Park Zoo
12 mi MuseumKalamazoo Valley MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Air Zoo: User:my name, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gilmore Car Museum: Kevin S. Forsyth, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort St. Joseph: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kalamazoo Institute of Arts: 72elyod, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kalamazoo Valley Museum: Cody Hough, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Almena Township
18pages on Almena Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Almena Township
Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Kalamazoo8.1 mi$4,144 in-state tuitionWestern Michigan UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Kalamazoo10.5 mi$15,252 in-state tuitionKalamazoo CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Kalamazoo11.1 mi$61,050 tuition
About 5 of every 100 Almena Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Michigan.
About Almena Township
Township in Michigan, United States
Almena Township is a civil township of Van Buren County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 5,308.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 728 ft
Almena Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Almena Township.
Antwerp TownshipOshtemo TownshipWaverly TownshipPine Grove TownshipAlmena Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almena Township | #428 | B− | C+ | — | B | B− |
| Antwerp Township | #196 | B+ | B | — | A− | B− |
| Oshtemo Township | #567 | C | C− | — | C+ | B+ |
| Waverly Township | #573 | C− | B− | — | B− | C |
| Pine Grove Township | #470 | C+ | B+ | — | B− | C− |
Almena Township, Antwerp Township, Oshtemo Township, Waverly Township and Pine Grove Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Almena Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Almena Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Almena Township, MI a good place to live?
Almena Township grades B− overall, better than 46% of U.S. towns and #428 of 697 in Michigan. It grades B− for health and B for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Almena Township, MI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.