Allegan Public RecordsMichigan

Allegan city, MI, is primarily served by Allegan General Hospital, a 25-bed critical access facility, alongside several clinics like Allegan Medical Clinic and local family practices. The city’s population is roughly 5,000, with about 88% identifying as White and a median age of 38. Access to healthcare is moderate: approximately 9% of residents are uninsured, slightly below Michigan’s state average. Common health issues include heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. The area features a ratio of about 1 primary care physician per 2,000 residents. Medicaid and Medicare are major insurance providers in the community.

Allegan, MI, boasts a supportive education system with four public schools operated by Allegan Public Schools, including Allegan High School, which serves around 850 students. The high school graduation rate is approximately 92%, but only about 18% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety measures meet state standards, and programs like AP courses and vocational training are available. Adult education options include GED preparation via Allegan Adult Education. Overall, schools receive an average GreatSchools score of 6/10, reflecting solid but improvable academic performance.

Allegan, MI, features a homeownership rate of approximately 66%, with median home values around $168,000—a 6% increase over the past year. Median rent stands at $950 monthly. Housing stock includes historic Victorian homes, ranches, and newer developments, primarily in neighborhoods like Cutler Street Historic District and suburbs near Lake Allegan. Property tax rates average 1.9% of assessed value. The city offers affordable housing compared to national averages, attracting families and retirees seeking a small-town atmosphere with access to Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.

Transportation in Allegan, MI, is largely car-dependent, with around 87% of residents commuting alone by car and only about 0.2% using public transit. The average commute time is approximately 21 minutes. The city’s infrastructure includes access to M-89 and M-40 highways, facilitating regional travel. Vehicle ownership is high, with over 93% of households owning at least one vehicle. Though public transportation options are limited to Allegan County Transportation buses, most residents work locally, with significant employment hubs including Perrigo Company and Allegan Public Schools.

As of the 2020 Census, Allegan city in Allegan, MI has a population of 5,222. The median age is 35.6 years. The gender split is approximately 47% male and 53% female. Racially, the city is 89% White, 3% Black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.8% Native American, and 6.7% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The city is predominantly non-Hispanic White, with small but present racial and ethnic diversity.