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Almena Township
Antwerp Township
Arlington Township
Bangor Township
Bloomingdale Township
Covert Township
Decatur Township
Geneva Township
Hamilton Township
Hartford Township
Keeler Township
Lawrence Township
Paw Paw Township
Pine Grove Township
Porter Township
South Haven Township
Waverly Township
Bloomingdale Village
Breedsville Village
Decatur Village
Lawrence Village
Lawton Village
Mattawan Village
Paw Paw Village
Bangor City
Gobles City
Hartford City
South Haven City
ALMENA TOWNSHIP
Location
Lower portion of Northeast quarter of Van Buren
County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 116
Lansing: 92 |
Detroit: 157
Toronto: 408 |
Cleveland: 296
Kalamazoo: 10 |
Indianapolis: 240
Grand Rapids: 70 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 1,288
1970 Census: 1,845
1980 Census: 2,956
1990 Projection: 3,129
2000 Projection: 3,436 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| |
None |
|
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7 available
6 available plus cable |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
Volunteers
County Sheriff
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 35,265,727
School Districts
: Gobles, Paw Paw, Mattawan
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy, Fruit Belt, American Electric Power
Consumers Energy
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
South Haven Comm., South Haven
Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo
Bronson Medical Center, Kalamazoo |
10 miles
30 miles
10 miles
10 miles |
106 beds
92 beds |
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 0 |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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ANTWERP TOWNSHIP
Location
Upper portion of Southeast quarter of Van Buren County
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 110
Lansing: 94 |
Detroit: 157
Toronto 414 |
Cleveland: 293
Kalamazoo: 10 |
Indianapolis: 234
Grand Rapids: 76 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 2,456
1970 Census: 2,312
1980 Census: 3,910
1990 Projection: 4,138
2000 Projection: 4,545 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| |
None |
|
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
Yes
Yes
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representatives
65 Volunteers
County Sheriff
No
No
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 88,039,223
School Districts
: Paw Paw, Mattawan, Lawton
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy, Fruit Belt Electric, American Electric
Power
Consumers Energy
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells, portions of Township connected to Paw Paw
Village water system.
1.6 MGD
Portions of Township connected to Paw Paw Village sewage system.
.2 MGD |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo |
10 miles
10 miles |
106 beds |
Extended Care Facility: Hope Nursing Home, 105 beds
| Doctors: 1 |
Dentists: 1 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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ARLINGTON TOWNSHIP
Location
Lower southwest section of Van Buren County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 114
Lansing: 104 |
Detroit: 169
Toronto: 418 |
Cleveland: 308
Kalamazoo: 22 |
Indianapolis: 240
Grand Rapids: 70 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 1,834
1970 Census: 1,645
1980 Census: 1,884
1990 Projection: 1,994
2000 Projection: 2,190 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| |
None |
|
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7 available
6 available plus cable |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
Volunteers – Bangor City
Sworn Officers – Bangor City
Yes
No
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 17,161,988
School Districts
: Bangor, Lawrence
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy, Fruit Belt, American Electric Power
Consumers Energy
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
South Haven Comm., South Haven
Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo
Bronson Medical Center, Kalamazoo |
10 miles
30 miles
22 miles
22 miles |
106 beds 92 beds |
Extended Care Facility: 0
| Doctors: 0 |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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BANGOR TOWNSHIP
Location
Lower portion of Northwest section of Van Buren County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 113
Lansing: 110 |
Detroit: 175
Toronto 423 |
Cleveland: 314
Kalamazoo: 28 |
Indianapolis: 240
Grand Rapids: 70 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 1,001
1970 Census: 1,708
1980 Census: 1,993
1990 Projection: 2,109
2000 Projection: 2,317 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| |
None |
|
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
1
No
6 available
5 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representatives
31 Volunteers
None
Yes
Yes
No
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 17,203,455
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy, Fruit Belt, American Electric Power
Michigan Gas Utilities
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
South Haven Comm., South Haven |
10 miles |
92 beds |
Extended Care Facility: Medellin Nursing Home, 8 beds
| Doctors: 2 |
Dentists: 4 |
Optometrists: 1 |
Clinics: 3 |
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BLOOMINGDALE TOWNSHIP
Location
Upper northeast section of Van Buren County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 121
Lansing: 96 |
Detroit: 163
Toronto 407 |
Cleveland: 305
Kalamazoo: 17 |
Indianapolis: 246
Grand Rapids: 64 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 1,176
1970 Census: 1,493
1980 Census: 1,953
1990 Projection: 2,067
2000 Projection: 2,270 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| |
None |
|
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7 available
6 available plus cable |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
Volunteers
County Sheriff
Yes
No
No
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 25,559,972
School Districts
: Bloomingdale, Gobles
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy, Fruit Belt Electric, American Electric
Power
Michigan Gas Utilities
GTE, Bloomingdale Telephone |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
Allegan |
12 miles
12 miles |
106 beds |
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 1 (in Gobles) |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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COVERT TOWNSHIP
Location
West border of Van Buren County
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 112
Lansing: 116 |
Detroit: 181
Toronto 428 |
Cleveland: 320
Kalamazoo: 34 |
Indianapolis: 240
Grand Rapids: 70 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 2,323
1970 Census: 2,659
1980 Census: 2,706
1990 Projection: 2,864
2000 Projection: 3,145 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| 3446 |
Palisades (Consumers Energy)
Swing Lo Suspended Scaffold |
Nuclear Park
Suspended Scaffolding |
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7 available
5 plus cable |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
4 Full, 18 Volunteer
3 Sworn Officers
No
Yes
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 129,897,121
School Districts
: Covert, Bangor, Watervliet, Coloma
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
American Electric Power
Michigan Gas Utilities
General Telephone |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
South Haven Comm., South Haven
Mercy, Benton Harbor
Watervliet Community, Watervliet |
6.5 miles
20 miles
7 miles |
92 beds
160 beds
65 beds |
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 0 |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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DECATUR TOWNSHIP
Location
Southwest portion of southeast quarter of Van Buren County
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 102
Lansing: 104 |
Detroit: 165
Toronto: 426 |
Cleveland: 296
Kalamazoo: 17 |
Indianapolis: 227
Grand Rapids: 83 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 1,275
1970 Census: 1,603
1980 Census: 1,684
1990 Projection: 1,782
2000 Projection: 1,957 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| |
None |
|
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
1
1
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
30 Volunteers
County Sheriff
Yes
No
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 30,214,486
School Districts
: Lawton, Decatur, Marcellus
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy, Fruit Belt, American Electric Power
Consumers Energy
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
Lee Memorial, Dowagiac |
8 miles
11 miles |
106 beds
59 beds |
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 0 |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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GENEVA TOWNSHIP
Location
Northwest portion of northwest quarter of Van Buren County
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 113
Lansing: 110 |
Detroit: 175
Toronto: 423 |
Cleveland: 314
Kalamazoo: 28 |
Indianapolis: 240
Grand Rapids: 70 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 1,850
1970 Census: 2,392
1980 Census: 2,984
1990 Projection: 3,158
2000 Projection: 3,469 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| 3689 |
Du Well Products |
Administration Center |
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
1
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
Bangor & South Haven
County Sheriff
Quality Refuse
Yes
No
No |
State Equalized Value
: 23,095,574
School Districts
: South Haven, Bangor, Covert
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy, American Electric Power
Michigan Gas Utilities
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
South Haven Comm., South Haven |
10 miles |
92 beds |
Extended Care Facility: Medellin Nursing Home, 8 beds
| Doctors: 2 |
Dentists: 4 |
Optometrists: 1 |
Clinics: 3 |
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP
Location
Lower southwest quarter of Van Buren County
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 102
Lansing: 108 |
Detroit: 169
Toronto: 430 |
Cleveland: 302
Kalamazoo: 23 |
Indianapolis: 228
Grand Rapids: 82 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 1,023
1970 Census: 1,167
1980 Census: 1,586
1990 Projection: 1,679
2000 Projection: 1,844 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| |
None |
|
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
30 Volunteers
County Sheriff
No
No
No
No |
State Equalized Value
: 15,895,241
School Districts
: Decatur, Lawrence
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Michigan Power Co., Consumers Energy, Fruit Belt, American
Electric Power
Michigan Gas Utilities
General Telephone |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
Lee Memorial, Dowagiac |
11 miles
9 miles |
106 beds
92 beds |
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 0 |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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HARTFORD TOWNSHIP
Location
Lower southwest quarter of Van Buren County
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 107
Lansing: 112 |
Detroit: 175
Toronto: 429 |
Cleveland: 311
Kalamazoo: 28 |
Indianapolis: 234
Grand Rapids: 76 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 1,746
1970 Census: 2,211
1980 Census: 2,707
1990 Projection: 2,865
2000 Projection: 3,147 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
3544
3523 |
Curtis Weity Welding Shop
Keeler Glasgow Manufacturing
Friday Tractor Co., Inc.
Bangor Cooler |
Tools & parts
Greenhouses
Fruit harvesting machinery equip.
Commercial coolers |
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
Yes
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
24 full time
County Sheriff
No
No
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 22,926,846
School Districts
: Hartford, Watervliet
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy, American Electric Power
Consumers Energy
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
South Haven Comm., South Haven
Watervliet Community, Watervliet |
14 miles
14 miles
5 miles |
106 beds
92 beds |
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 2 |
Dentists: 2 |
Optometrists: 1 |
Clinics: 1 |
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KEELER TOWNSHIP
Location
Lower southwest corner of Van Buren County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 101
Lansing: 114 |
Detroit: 175
Toronto: 435 |
Cleveland: 308
Kalamazoo: 29 |
Indianapolis: 228
Grand Rapids: 82 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 2,109
1970 Census: 2,234
1980 Census: 2,638
1990 Projection: 2,792
2000 Projection: 3,066 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Resort
Resort
Resort
Resort
Resort |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| |
Burnette Packing |
Canning factory |
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
19 Volunteers
County Sheriff - contracted
Yes
Yes
Yes
No |
State Equalized Value
: 39,947,824
School Districts
: Hartford, Watervliet, Dowagiac
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Fruit Belt Electric, American Electric Power
Michigan Gas
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Watervliet
Lee Memorial, Dowagiac
St. Joseph & Benton Harbor |
|
59 beds |
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 0 |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
Location
Lower southwest quarter of Van Buren County
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 103
Lansing: 106 |
Detroit: 169
Toronto: 424 |
Cleveland: 305
Kalamazoo: 22 |
Indianapolis: 234
Grand Rapids: 76 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 2,194
1970 Census: 1,555
1980 Census: 2,114
1990 Projection: 2,237
2000 Projection: 2,457 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
3523
2033 |
Fruit Picking Equipment Co.
Sill Farms Frozen Foods & Market |
Fruit Picking Equip.
Frozen Fruits |
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
25 Volunteers
County Sheriff
No
No
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 32,358,026
School Districts
: Lawrence, Paw Paw, Hartford, Decatur
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy, Fruit Belt, American Electric Power
Consumers Energy
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
Lee Memorial, Dowagiac |
8 miles
17 miles |
106 beds
59 beds |
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 0 |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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PAW PAW TOWNSHIP
Location
Southeast quarter of Van Buren County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 109
Lansing: 100 |
Detroit: 163
Toronto: 419 |
Cleveland: 299
Kalamazoo: 16 |
Indianapolis: 234
Grand Rapids: 76 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 2,067
1970 Census: 2,592*
1980 Census: 3,207*
1990 Projection: 3,394*
2000 Projection: 3,728* |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
3272, 3273
2084
3462 |
Budzen Cement Products, Inc.
Coca Cola Foods
S & S Stamping Company |
Concrete products
Hi-C juices and drinks
Metal stamping |
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representatives
40 Volunteers
County Sheriff
Transfer site available for a fee
No
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 86,507,448
School Districts
: Paw Paw, Lawrence, Lawton, Decatur
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy, Fruit Belt, American Electric Power
Consumers Energy
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
4 wells
1.6 MGD
Activated sludge
.75 MGD |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo |
2 miles
16 miles |
106 beds
|
Extended Care Facility: Lakeview Community Hospital, Paw Paw, 47 beds
| Doctors: 16 |
Dentists: 6 |
Optometrists: 1 |
Clinics: 2 |
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PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP
Location
Northeastern corner of Van Buren County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 122
Lansing: 90 |
Detroit: 157
Toronto: 402 |
Cleveland: 299
Kalamazoo: 11 |
Indianapolis: 246
Grand Rapids: 64 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 1,528
1970 Census: 1,835
1980 Census: 2,379
1990 Projection: 2,518
2000 Projection: 2.765 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| |
None |
|
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
28 Volunteers
County Sheriff
Dump site provided
Yes
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 23,608,093
School Districts
: Otsego, Gobles
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy
Michigan Gas Utilities Co.
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo
Allegan |
11 miles
11 miles |
|
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 0 |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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PORTER TOWNSHIP
Location
Lower southeast corner of Van Buren County
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 104
Lansing: 96 |
Detroit: 157
Toronto: 420 |
Cleveland: 290
Kalamazoo: 11 |
Indianapolis: 228
Grand Rapids: 82 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 1,047
1970 Census: 1,360
1980 Census: 2,041
1990 Projection: 2,160
2000 Projection: 2,372 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| |
None |
|
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
40 Volunteers
County Sheriff
No
No
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 32,283,006
School Districts
: Lawton, Marcellus
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy, Fruit Belt, American Electric Power
Consumers Energy
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo |
8 miles
11 miles |
106 beds |
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 0 |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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SOUTH HAVEN TOWNSHIP
Location
Upper northwest corner of Van Buren County
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 118
Lansing: 114 |
Detroit: 181
Toronto: 422 |
Cleveland: 323
Kalamazoo: 34 |
Indianapolis: 246
Grand Rapids: 64 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 2,766
1970 Census: 3,416
1980 Census: 4,174
1990 Projection: 4,418
2000 Projection: 4,852 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| |
None |
|
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
Yes
Yes
7
5 plus 12 cable |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
Full time
County Sheriff
No
No
Underway
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 41,125,337
School Districts
: South Haven, Covert
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
South Haven has distribution thru American Electric Power
Michigan Gas Utilities Co.
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells, partially supplied by city.
5 MGD
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
South Haven Comm., South Haven |
3 miles |
82 beds |
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 6 |
Dentists: 4 |
Optometrists: 2 |
Clinics: 1 |
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WAVERLY TOWNSHIP
Location
Northeast quarter of Van Buren County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 115
Lansing: 98 |
Detroit: 163
Toronto: 413 |
Cleveland: 302
Kalamazoo: 16 |
Indianapolis: 240
Grand Rapids: 70 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 1,044
1970 Census: 1,313
1980 Census: 2,130
1990 Projection: 2,254
2000 Projection: 2,476 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| |
None |
|
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
Contract
County Sheriff
No
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 17,396,254
School Districts
: Gobles, Bloomingdale, Bangor, Paw Paw, Lawrence
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy, Fruit Belt, American Electric Power
Michigan Gas Utilities
GTE, Bloomingdale Telephone |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment:
Capacity of Plant: |
Capacity:Private wells-sewer system, Lake Brownwood
NA
NA
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
Allegan |
6 miles
17 miles |
106 beds |
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 0 |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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BLOOMINGDALE
VILLAGE
Location
Upper northeast quarter of Van Buren County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 122
Lansing: 97 |
Detroit: 164
Toronto: 407 |
Cleveland: 306
Kalamazoo: 18 |
Indianapolis: 247
Grand Rapids: 63 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 471
1970 Census: 496
1980 Census: 537
1990 Projection: 568
2000 Projection: 624 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| |
Pullman Industries |
Auto parts |
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
22 Volunteers
1 full time officer
No
No
No
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 3,155,835
School Districts
: Bloomingdale
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
American Electric Power
Michigan Gas Utilities
GTE, Bloomingdale Telephone |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment:
Capacity of Plant: |
Private wells
NA
Ponds
.10 MGD
Usage: .05 MGD |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Community, Paw Paw
Allegan General |
12 miles
11 miles |
106 beds |
Extended Care Facility: Bethany Nursing Home, 78 beds
| Doctors: 1 |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: Bloomingdale
Health Center |
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BREEDSVILLE
VILLAGE
Location
Centered in the north half of Van Buren County
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 119
Lansing: 103 |
Detroit: 170
Toronto: 413 |
Cleveland: 310
Kalamazoo: 24 |
Indianapolis: 244
Grand Rapids: 66 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 245
1970 Census: 209
1980 Census: 244
1990 Projection: 258
2000 Projection: 284 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| 2441 |
Breedsville Wood Products, Inc. |
Wood pallets and boxes |
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
Bangor
County Sheriff
No
No
No |
State Equalized Value
: 1,138,075
School Districts
: Bangor
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy
GTE, Bangor Telephone |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
None
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
South Haven Comm., South Haven |
13 miles
11 miles |
106 beds
92 beds |
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 0 |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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DECATUR
VILLAGE
Location
Southwest portion of southeast quarter of Van Buren County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 102
Lansing: 104 |
Detroit: 165
Toronto: 426 |
Cleveland: 296
Kalamazoo: 25 |
Indianapolis: 227
Grand Rapids: 83 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 1,827
1970 Census: 1,764
1980 Census: 1,915
1990 Census: 1,760
2000 Projection: 2,226 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Census: 70,060
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
2711
3442
|
Hanson Cold Storage
Decatur Design & Development
Decatur Wood Products
Moormann Printing
Special-Lite, Inc.
Midwest Fasteners
Village Market
Decatur Public Schools
Van Buren District Library
First State Bank |
Public Warehouse Freezer
Engine & diesel stands,
hydraulic presses
Printing
Metal doors, sash, frames
Package nuts & bolts
Groceries
Education
Information
Banking |
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
Yes, Hamilton Mfg. Inc.
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
30 Volunteers
3 full time, 4 part time officers
No
No
Yes
Yes (District Library) |
State Equalized Value
: $19,206,650.00
School Districts
: Decatur
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
American Electric Power
Consumers Energy
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity of Plant: |
Public
.725 MGD Usage: .20 MGD
Lagoon
1.19 MGD Usage: .15 MGD |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Community, Paw Paw
Lee Memorial, Dowagiac
Lakeview Medical Center |
12 miles
15 miles
in town |
60 beds
77 beds
clinic |
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 1 |
Dentists: 3 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 1 |
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LAWRENCE VILLAGE
Location
Lower southwest quarter of Van Buren County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 109
Lansing: 105 |
Detroit: 169
Toronto: 423 |
Cleveland: 306
Kalamazoo: 22 |
Indianapolis: 235
Grand Rapids: 75 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 773
1970 Census: 790
1980 Census: 903
1990 Projection: 956
2000 Projection: 1,050 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
| |
None |
|
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
25 part time
County Sheriff
No
Yes
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 6,368,182
School Districts
: Lawrence
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Consumers Energy, Fruit Belt Electric Coop.
Consumers Energy
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Public
.64 MGD Usage: .15 MGD
Yes
.185 MGD Usage: .09 MGD |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
Lee Memorial, Dowagiac |
8 miles
16 miles |
106 beds
59 beds |
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 0 |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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LAWTON VILLAGE
Location
Lower southeast quarter of Van Buren County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 109
Lansing: 95 |
Detroit: 158
Toronto: 415 |
Cleveland: 292
Kalamazoo: 11 |
Indianapolis: 232
Grand Rapids: 78 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 1,402
1970 Census: 1,358
1980 Census: 1,558
1990 Projection: 1,649
2000 Projection: 1,811 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
2033
2033
2562
2033 |
Honee Bear Canning Division
Packers Canning Company
Sterns-Stafford, Inc.
Welch Foods, Inc. |
Canned fruits & vegetables
Canned fruits & vegetables
Industrial roller bearings
Canned fruits & vegetables |
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
Yes
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
40 Volunteers
1 Police Chief, 3 full time officers, 2 part time officers
No
No
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 14,913,413
School Districts
: Lawton
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
American Electric Power
Consumers Energy
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Well
1.8 MGD Usage: 1.0 MGD
Yes
.2 MGD Usage: .10 MGD |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo
Bronson Medical Center, Kalamazoo |
4 miles
15 miles
18 miles |
106 beds
|
Extended Care Facility: Lakeview Community Nursing Home, Lawton 120
beds
| Doctors: 0 |
Dentists: 1 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 1 |
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MATTAWAN VILLAGE
Location
Southeast quarter of Van Buren County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 111
Lansing: 93 |
Detroit: 156
Toronto: 413 |
Cleveland: 294
Kalamazoo: 9 |
Indianapolis: 236
Grand Rapids: 74 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: NA
1970 Census: 1,569
1980 Census: 2,143
1990 Projection: 2,268
2000 Projection: 2,491 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
3281
2899
1711
3792 |
Cambell and Murch Memorials
Contech Brands
Engineered Plastic Components
Factory Products
International Research & Devel.
Mol-Son, Inc.
Power Engineering and Supply
Wolverine Coach Co. |
Cut stone products, cemetary memorials
Construction adhesives
Plastic injection molding
Customized conveyor belts
Research and development
Plastic mold building and design engineering
Install and repair boilers
Custom trailers, mobile homes, campers, trucks |
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
25 Volunteers
County Sheriff
No
Yes
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 21,005,567
School Districts
: Mattawan
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
American Electric Power
Consumers Energy
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
Private wells
NA
None
NA |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo |
5 miles
9 miles |
106 beds
|
Extended Care Facility: None
| Doctors: 1 |
Dentists: 0 |
Optometrists: 0 |
Clinics: 0 |
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PAW PAW VILLAGE
Location
Southeast quarter of Van Buren County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 110
Lansing: 97 |
Detroit: 160
Toronto: 417 |
Cleveland: 299
Kalamazoo: 13 |
Indianapolis: 236
Grand Rapids: 74 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 2,970
1970 Census: 3,160
1980 Census: 3,211
1990 Projection: 3,398
2000 Projection: 3,732 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
2642, 2645
2033
2087
3471
2751
3069
2084
2711
2084
2711
2448 |
Duo Tang Products
Fruit Belt Canning Co., Inc.
Paw Paw Grape Juice Company
Paw Paw Plating, Inc.
Paw Paw Press, Inc.
Production Rubber Products
Saint Julian Wine Co.
Vineyard Press, Inc.
Warner Vineyards, Inc.
West Michigan Publishers
Van Buren Wood Products Co. |
Looseleaf paper covers & binders
Canned fruit, vegetables, preserves
Grape concentrate, juice, wine, champagne
Plating service, polishing & buffing equip.
Commercial printing of labels & instruction manuals
Fabricated rubber automotive parts
Wines & champagnes, juices
Print & publish newspaper
Wines & champagnes
Newspapers
Custom wood packaging |
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
7
6 |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative
40 Volunteers
11 Officers
Yes
No
No
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 38,404,894
School Districts
: Paw Paw
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
Municipally owned, distributed through AEP
Consumers Energy
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
4 wells
1.6 MGD Usage: 1.2 MGD
Aerated lagoons and land irrigation
.834 MGD Usage: 1.2 MGD |
Medical Facilities
| Hospital: |
Lakeview Comm., Paw Paw
Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo |
0 miles
20 miles |
106 beds
|
Extended Care Facility: Lakeview Community Hospital, 47 beds
| Doctors: 16 |
Dentists: 6 |
Optometrists: 1 |
Clinics: 2 |
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BANGOR CITY
Location
Central portion of northwest quarter of Van Buren County.
| Miles from: |
Chicago: 115
Lansing: 107 |
Detroit: 172
Toronto: 421 |
Cleveland: 311
Kalamazoo: 31 |
Indianapolis: 242
Grand Rapids: 68 |
Population
| Community |
County |
County Characteristic |
1960 Census: 2,109
1970 Census: 2,050
1980 Census: 2,009
1990 Projection: 2,118
2000 Projection: 2,326 |
1960 Census: 48,395
1970 Census: 56,173
1980 Census: 66,814
1990 Projection: 70,713
2000 Projection: 77,664 |
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural
Rural |
Major Employers
| SIC Code |
Firm |
Product/Service |
3462
3559-3471
3499
2951
2035
336
3662 |
Pullman Industries
Du-Well Products, Inc.
Bangor Plastics
American Fillers & Abrasives
Freestone, H.W. & Co.
U.S. Die Casting
Getman Corporation
Kalamazoo Toy Train Co.
Bangor Electronics |
Metal stamping door frames
Zinc plating & painting
Injection molded plastics
Filler for asphalt & plastic
Pickles
Die presses
Mining equipment
1" scale toy trains
Magnetic TV components |
Labor Market Analysis
See County Profile
Commercial Services
Machine Shop in Area:
Tool & Die Services:
Newspapers:
Number of TV Channels: |
No
No
6 available
6 available plus some cable |
Municipal Services
Form of Local Government:
Fire Department Personnel:
Police Department:
Rubbish Service Provided:
Comprehensive Plan:
Zoning:
Public Library: |
Elected Representative/City Manager
Part-time/volunteer
Full-time
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes |
State Equalized Value
: 12,968,498
School Districts
: Bangor, Wood, Covert, Hartford
Utilities
Electric:
Natural Gas:
Telephone: |
American Electric Power
Consumers Energy
GTE |
Water and Sanitation
Source of Water:
Capacity of Plant:
Sewage Treatment Plant:
Capacity: |
5 wells
.575 MGD |