Belding, MI

Belding, Michigan

Introduction to Belding, Michigan

Belding, Michigan, in Ionia county, is 24 miles E of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 123 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, 5,877 people lived in Belding.

Belding History

The first settler of Belding, Levi Broas, arrived in 1832. Established initially as Broas Rapids, the name was later changed to Patterson Mills, and then to Hog Wallow. The name Belding was chosen to honor the Belding family in 1871. The first member of the Belding family, John Green, settled in the area in 1838 and began the first farm in Otisco Township that year. The log cabin he constructed was so small that at night, the furniture was moved outside to accommodate his fourteen family members.

Belding and Nearby Attractions

• Chief Hazy Cloud County Park
• Charlton Park Village & Museums
• Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park
• Apple Mountain
• Battle Creek Sanatarium
• Potter Park Zoo

Things To Do In Belding

There are many museums near Belding, including Charlton Park Village & Museums, Gerald R. Ford Museum, Grand Rapids Art Museum, and Lansing Art Gallery. There are also a few historical sites nearby like, Battle Creek Sanatarium, Settlers House, and W.K. Kellogg House. The Chief Hazy Cloud County Park, Fallassburg County Park, Ionia State Recreation Area, and Newaygo State Park are also located nearby. Other attractions include Potter Park Zoo, Frederik Meijer Garden and Sculpture Park, and W.J. Beal Botanical Garden.

Belding Transportation

Flights are available from Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Belding Higher Education

Colleges close to Belding include Alma College, Aquinas College, and Calvin College.

High Points

Belding strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Belding, MI

Comparing Belding to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Belding Almanac

Belding Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Belding Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Belding, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Belding Public Libraries

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Belding High Schools (2004)

BELDING HIGH SCHOOL
850 HALL STREET
616-794-4900
Serves 736 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

BELDING COMM. ADULT & ALT. ED.
300 COVERED VILLAGE
616-794-4646
A Non-traditional School
Serves 63 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Belding Colleges

(List of All Michigan Colleges)

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