HazardDB
 



Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Moderate

HAZARDS

77

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

15

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

123

Hazard Shelters

43

Fire Stations

10

Hospitals

13

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Kent County, Michigan, has a population of 654,282 with a population density of 750.4 people per square mile. The population has grown since 2010, with a 8.6% increase to 602,622. The county is predominantly White (73.6%), followed by Black (9%), Hispanic (8.9%), and Asian (2.1%) residents. The county has a slightly higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 78.9%, but a lower percentage of Black residents compared to the state average of 13.7%. The median age in Kent County is 34.4, with a slightly higher percentage of females (51.8%) compared to males (48.2%). The county has a higher median age than the state average of 39.7 years.

In terms of housing, Kent County has 227,239 households with an average size of 2.6 people per household. The county has a higher percentage of owner-occupied households (69.7%) compared to renter-occupied households (30.3%). Kent County also has a higher average family size of 3.16 compared to the state average of 2.86. In terms of agriculture, Kent County has 1,010 farms with an average farm size of 156 acres and a total crop acreage of 124,769 acres. The average farm sale in 2017 was $260,213. Kent County's agricultural industry is significant, contributing to the state's overall agricultural output.

Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
9 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
943 mm Moderate
Average Humidity
83% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

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