Parchment, MI

Michigan · Kalamazoo County · Kalamazoo-Portage Metro

Parchment is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,012. Residents earn $54,572 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

2,012 Population 2,187/sq mi density

$54,572 Median Income $36,122 per capita

$178,400 Home Value $200,117 Zillow

$1,024 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

1,165 Violent Crime/100K 3,824 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$54,572 median income, 6.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$178,400 home value, $1,024/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,165 violent crimes/100K (207% above avg)

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $54,572

27% lower than US avg

Home Value $178,400

37% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 1,165/100K

207% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 24.0%

29% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,024

12% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.1%

25% higher than US avg

Unemployment 6.7%

86% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.8%

53% lower than US avg

How Parchment Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,012

Median Age30.2 yrs

Density2,187/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 68%

Veterans2.7%

Economy

Median Income$54,572

Per Capita$36,122

Unemployment6.7%

Poverty5.8%

County GDP$20,706M

Commute19 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$178,400

Rent$1,024

Ownership56.9%

Zillow$200,117

Housing Units982

Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

Violent1,165/100K

Property3,824/100K

Health

Obesity40.1%

Uninsured6.6%

Smoking15.2%

Depression29.9%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain33.2 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation839 ft (256 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+24.0%

High School+94.5%

Graduate+4.7%

School Score5.27

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%

Commute19 min

Broadband86.4%

EV Stations53

Libraries14

Is Parchment a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Parchment receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Parchment offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Parchment is $54,572, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Parchment is $178,400, 37% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,024 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 1,165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,824 per 100,000, 95% above the national average.

Education

24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Parchment experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Parchment has a population of 2,012 with a density of 2,187 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 30.2 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.4% female and 47.6% male. The city is predominantly White (68.2%), with 2.5% Hispanic, 15.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.6% of residents, while 5.4% speak Spanish. 2.7% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 10.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 93.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,012

Total Population

2,187

People / sq mi

30.2yrs

Median Age

22% below US avg

0.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%

Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Parchment vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.6%

21% above US avg

Spanish 5.4%

60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Parchment vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Parchment is $54,572, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,122. The average weekly wage is $1,264, 12% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 5.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Parchment vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$54,572
	27% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$36,122
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,264
IRS Avg AGI	$82,017
Gini Index	0.461 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	6.7%
	86% above US avg
Poverty Rate	5.8%
	53% below US avg
Establishments (County)	5,972
County GDP	$20,706M

Business (County)

Restaurants	579
Healthcare	749
Retail	848
Manufacturing	295

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,471
	113% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	19.0 min
Drive Alone	86.6%
Public Transit	1.7%
Work from Home	5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Parchment is $178,400, 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $200,117, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96.5% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,024 (12% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $891 for a one-bedroom to $1,113 for a two-bedroom apartment. 56.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 982 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1953. The average annual property tax is $7,471 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 29.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$178,400
	37% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$200,117
Median List Price	$205,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$205,000
$/Sq Ft	$137
Homes Sold	4
Sale-to-List Ratio	96.5%
Price Drops	66.7%
Inventory	6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,024
	12% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,150
Rent Burden	29.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$807
1 Bedroom	$891
2 Bedrooms	$1,113
3 Bedrooms	$1,419
4 Bedrooms	$1,588

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	56.9%
Owner-Occupied	56.9%
Renter-Occupied	43.1%
Housing Units	982
Median Year Built	1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,471
	113% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.19%

In Parchment, 40.1% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.4% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.4% of residents. 31.4% have high blood pressure. 15.2% are current smokers. 18.3% report binge drinking. 24.1% are physically inactive. 29.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.0% experience frequent mental distress. 6.6% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,012. The dentist ratio is 1:1,312. 91.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Parchment vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.1%
	25% above US avg
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	31.4%
Asthma	12.1%
COPD	7.0%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.2%
	9% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.3%
Physical Inactivity	24.1%
Depression	29.9%
Mental Distress	20.0%
Physical Distress	13.3%
Short Sleep	31.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.5%
Uninsured	6.6%
	23% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,012
Dentists	1:1,312
Mental Health	1:184
Checkup Rate	78.4%
Dental Visits	66.1%
Premature Death	7,811/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.7/10
Exercise Access	91.7%
Healthcare Facilities	749

Parchment has a violent crime rate of 1,165 per 100,000 residents, 207% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,824 per 100,000, 95% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 31 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Parchment receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Parchment vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	1,165.4/100K
	207% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	3,824.3/100K
	95% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	31
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Parchment experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 839 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.5°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	839 ft (256 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density	2,187/sq mi
Coordinates	42.3275°N, 85.5653°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Kalamazoo County County
Nearest Airport	Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"

13% below US avg

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.98"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0452 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	11.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	18.5 / 100
Community Resilience	91.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	15 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	95 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	47 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	84 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

377 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 153 fatalities, 2,096 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956	EF5	65 km	17
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	5 km	0
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	46 km	1
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	92 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	98 km	36
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	95 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	99 km	31
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	80 km	5
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	74 km	23
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	75 km	21
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	82 km	5
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	67 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	55 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	98 km	1
May 15, 1986	EF3	66 km	0
Jun 15, 1982	EF3	98 km	1
May 13, 1980	EF3	13 km	5
May 13, 1980	EF3	55 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	66 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	6 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1954	MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN)	Avalanche	3.0 m	7	129 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1988	ALLEGAN6	1,077	48 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-3°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	2.4 in
April	47°F (9°C)	3.4 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in
July	73°F (23°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in
September	63°F (17°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
October	51°F (11°C)	2.9 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.7 in

Parchment has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.6").

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Parchment is located in Kalamazoo County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29% below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 58% of the vote, a 17.7-point margin. 86.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 53 EV charging stations. There are 14 public libraries serving the community. 749 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 86.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%

D 58%

Winner: Democrat by 17.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	31
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	24.0%
	29% below US avg
High School+	94.5%
Graduate Degree+	4.7%
School Test Score	5.27

C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	2,187/sq mi
Total Area	0.9 sq mi
County	Kalamazoo County County

Services

Broadband Access	86.4%
Avg Download Speed	208.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	97.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	53
Alt Fuel Stations	59
Public Libraries	14
Healthcare Facilities	749
Restaurants	579
Retail Stores	848

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	19.0 min
Drive Alone	86.6%
Public Transit	1.7%
Work from Home	5.3%

Average costs for common services in Parchment. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($192–$529)
Urgent Care Visit	$192 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,116 ($770–$4,810)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72–$192)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144–$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48–$115)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144–$481)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$577 ($385–$962)
Battery Replacement	$192 ($96–$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,734 ($3,848–$11,544)
Roof Repair	$962 ($385–$1,924)
Roof Replacement	$8,658 ($5,291–$14,430)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,443 ($481–$3,367)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,430 ($4,810–$28,860)
DUI Defense	$4,810 ($1,924–$9,620)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,443 ($770–$2,886)
Will Preparation	$481 ($192–$962)
Trust Preparation	$2,405 ($962–$4,810)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72–$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48–$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.94 ($2.89–$5.29)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41–$4.81)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41–$5.29)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89–$6.25)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.29 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($38–$115)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($38–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48–$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$192 ($72–$481)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,924 ($1,154–$3,367)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14–$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,154 ($577–$2,405)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$962 ($481–$1,924)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($192–$673)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$962 ($385–$2,405)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,025 ($4,810–$28,860)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48–$192)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144–$481)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$192 ($96–$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$693
Toddler	$693
Preschool	$585
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$806
Toddler	$806
Preschool	$788

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Kalamazoo County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	21,198	340	$95,480	2.14
Health Care & Social Assistance	20,432	961	$70,049	1.18
Retail Trade	12,358	722	$38,041	1.03
Accommodation & Food Services	11,060	521	$23,302	1.01
Construction	6,522	458	$79,824	1.03
Professional & Technical Services	5,959	586	$86,578	0.71
Administrative & Waste Services	5,719	323	$46,514	0.80
Wholesale Trade	5,036	244	$74,530	1.06
Other Services	4,000	575	$46,541	1.10
Finance & Insurance	3,326	322	$95,835	0.68
Educational Services	2,538	85	$56,093	1.02
Arts & Entertainment	1,838	104	$26,648	0.91
Real Estate	1,793	203	$63,812	0.96
Agriculture & Forestry	1,485	96	$44,461	1.52
Information & Technology	695	80	$72,444	0.31
Unclassified	248	75	$37,605	1.47
Management of Companies	158	21	$89,721	0.08
Mining & Oil/Gas	24	5	$70,176	0.05

Radio Stations near Parchment

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
89.1 WIDR FM	—	MP3 256 kbps

National Parks Near Parchment

16 national parks and monuments found near Parchment.

Park	Type	Fee
Bakale Wildlife Unit	State Park	Free
Chain O' Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Coldwater State Park	State Park	Free
Grand Haven State Park	State Park	Free
Grand Mere State Park	State Park	Free
Hidden Cove Park	State Park	Free
Hoffmaster State Park (P.J. Hoffmaster)	State Park	Free
Holland State Park (Ottawa Beach)	State Park	Free
Jasper Dairy Road Park	State Park	Free
Kal-Haven Trail Sesq. State Park	State Park	Free
Muskegon State Park	State Park	Free
Pokagon State Park	State Park	Free
Potato Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Saugatuck Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Van Buren State Park	State Park	Free
Van Buren Trail State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Parchment

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	1,837	$39,375
2015	1,838	$39,226
2017	1,844	$43,493
2019	1,832	$50,000
2021	1,904	$56,300
2023	1,905	$54,572

Museums in Parchment

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
KALAMAZOO INSTITUTE OF ARTS	ART MUSEUM		2693497775	$2,820,046
VICKSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	300 NORTH RICHARDSON STREET	2696491733	$233,471
TAMARACK VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1805 LEINAAR RD	2696715380	$66,763
OSHTEMO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$12,673
BERNARD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2696233565	$10,102
AIR ZOO	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	6151 PORTAGE ROAD
DARDEN MURPHY AFRICAN AMERICAN COWBOY HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	628 LULU ST�	2693820245
GALESBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	190 E MICHIGAN AVENUE	2696659011
GALLERY II	ART MUSEUM
GILMORE CAR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2696715089
KALAMAZOO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2693812006
KALAMAZOO LATVIAN HERITAGE CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
KALAMAZOO LOG CABIN QUILTERS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
KALAMAZOO MODEL RAILROAD CLUB	GENERAL MUSEUM	9336 RIVERVIEW DRIVE	2693438269
KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		2693811574
KALAMAZOO VALLEY MUSEUM PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
KALAMAZOO VALLEY MUSUEM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2693737990
LINCOLN CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	6865 WEST HICKORY ROAD	2696715089
MICHIGAN FARMERS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM
MIDWEST MINIATURES MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
OLD HOUSE NETWORK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2697200403
OTSEGO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	218 N FARMER ST	2696923775
PRAIRIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
REAL MEN'S ANTIQ-IBLES	GENERAL MUSEUM		2693445555
SCHOOLCRAFT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SCOTTS OLDE TYME POWER AND EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	8451 S 35TH ST	2694965815
SPACE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
STUDENT ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		2693872436
WOLF LAKE STATE FISH HATCHERY	GENERAL MUSEUM		2696682876

Libraries in Parchment

Name	Address	Annual Visits
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY	315 SOUTH ROSE STREET	780,585
PORTAGE DISTRICT LIBRARY	300 LIBRARY LANE	766,136
OTSEGO DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY	401 DIX STREET	145,287
DELTON DISTRICT LIBRARY	330 NORTH GROVE STREET	95,560
PARCHMENT COMMUNITY LIBRARY	401 SOUTH RIVERVIEW DRIVE	79,344
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	6130 KING HIGHWAY	77,802
CHARLES A. RANSOM DISTRICT LIBRARY	180 SOUTH SHERWOOD AVENUE	71,697
VICKSBURG DISTRICT LIBRARY	215 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE	63,234
AUGUSTA-ROSS TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY	105 SOUTH WEBSTER STREET	37,084
RICHLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY	8951 PARK STREET	35,012
SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY	330 NORTH CENTRE STREET	20,575
J. C. WHEELER PUBLIC LIBRARY	1576 SOUTH MAIN STREET	11,150
GALESBURG MEMORIAL LIBRARY	188 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE	10,154
LAWRENCE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY	107 NORTH MAIN STREET	2,974

Farmers Markets in Parchment

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bronson Winter Farmers' Market	601 John Street	November to April	Fri:10:30 am - 2:00 pm;		Visit
City of Otsego Farmers Market	112 Kalamazoo Street/M-89				Visit
Douglass Farmers' Market	1000 West Paterson Street	06/04/2013 to 09/24/2013	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Friday Farmer's Market at Borgess Medical Center	1521 Gull Rd				Visit
Galesburg Community Market	45 West Michigan	05/31/2014 to 10/04/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Kalamazoo Farmers Market	1204 Bank Street	05/02/2020 to 11/21/2020	Tue: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Thu: 2:00 AM-6:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Otsego Farmers Market	M-89 and Kalamazoo Street	05/01/2014 to 09/30/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Plainwell Farmers Market	798 E. Bridge St.	05/24/2018 to 10/11/2018	Thu: 3:30 PM-6:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Plainwell Indoor Market	211 N. Main St.	11/09/2019 to 12/14/2019	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Portage Market	320 Library Ln	05/07/2017 to 10/29/2017	Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Richland Farmers' Market	9550 East M-89	05/20/2015 to 10/14/2015	Wed: 3:00 AM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Schoolcraft Farmers Market	342 N. Grand	09/01/2012 to 10/31/2012	Wed: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Texas Township Farmers' Market	7110 West Q Ave	05/12/2018 to 10/20/2018	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Vicksburg Farmers' Market	300 N. Richardson	05/18/2018 to	Fri: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;

Breweries in Parchment

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Arcadia Brewing Co	Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Breweries	701 E Michigan Ave
Bell's Brewery	Breweries, Food & Drink	8938 Krum Ave	2693822338
Bell's Eccentric Cafe & General Store, Bell's Backroom	Music Venue and Garden Central Business District, Brewery, Beer Garden, and Gastropub, Music Venue,	355 E Kalamazoo Ave	2693822332	Visit
Bilbo's Pizza In A Pan	Sandwich Place, Restaurant, Caterers, Restaurants, Brewery, Pizza Place, Sandwich Place, and Brewery	6202 S Westnedge Ave	2693288855, 2693238855	Visit
Boatyard Brewing Company	Food & Drink, Breweries	432 E Patterson St	2692260300
Boatyard Brewing Company, Boatyard Brewing Co	brewery, Brewery, Breweries, Wineries	432 E Paterson St	2698083455	Visit
Bravo! Restaurant & Cafe	Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Pizza Place, and Brewery, Brewery, Pizza Place	5402 Portage Rd	2693447700	Visit
Brite Eyes Cafe & Brewhouse	Brewery, Caf, Brewery and Caf Vine	1156 S Burdick St	2692205001
Daane's	Beer Homebrewing Equipment & Supplies, Distillers, Convenience Stores, Caterers, Beer Makers Equipme	8901 Portage Rd	2693275500, 2697625245	Visit
Gonzo's Biggdogg Brewing	Brewery Central Business District	140 S Westnedge Ave	2692170603	Visit
Latitude 42 Brewing Company	brewery, Brewery	7842 Portage Rd	2694594242	Visit
National Products Co	Canned Food Manufacturers, Beverage Manufacturers, Flavoring Extract Manufacturers, Soybean Oil Manu	1206 E Crosstown Pkwy	2693443640	Visit
Rupert's Brew House	Brewery and Bar	773 W Michigan Ave	2693379911
West Michigan Beer Tours	Private Tours, Tours & Activities, Food & Drink, Tours, Brewery Tours, Tourist Attractions, Tour	7749 La Jessica Cir	12692054894

Pharmacies in Parchment

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
HOMETOWN PHARMACY	714 SHOPPERS LANE	269-349-7322
SUBURBAN DRUG	210 LINK LANE	269-349-5487

Cell Towers in Parchment

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
8433-B North 12th Street (110951)	GTOWER	128
8433-B North 12th Street (110951)	GTOWER	128
10706 N 24TH ST (44160)	GTOWER	106
10706 N 24TH ST (44160)	GTOWER	106
1397 108th Avenue (111113	GTOWER	94
1397 108th Avenue (111113	GTOWER	94
13766 S. 38TH STREET (44441)	LTOWER	79
13766 S. 38TH STREET (44441)	LTOWER	79
EAST R AVENUE (44162)	LTOWER	79
EAST R AVENUE (44162)	LTOWER	79
10126 E M 89	TOWER	76
8370 N 46TH STREET (44122)	GTOWER	73
8370 N 46TH STREET (44122)	GTOWER	73
in t255 M-89 (44729)	MTOWER	61
in t255 M-89 (44729)	MTOWER	61
11274 Doster Road	MTOWER	60
11274 Doster Road	MTOWER	60
310 DUNCAN STREET (44342)	LTOWER	54
310 DUNCAN STREET (44342)	LTOWER	54
11675 Memory Lane	MTOWER	47
11675 Memory Lane	MTOWER	47

Fire Stations in Parchment

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Parchment Fire Department	650 S Riverview DR	Mostly volunteer			269-888-2170

Bridges in Parchment

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1990	222	13,436	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2004	355	8,487	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	280	7,224	G
Culvert	Concrete	2004	30	6,700	F
Culvert	Concrete	2000	26	5,900	G

Amtrak Stations in Parchment

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Kalamazoo, MI	459 North Burdick Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Parchment

14 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
5200 EAST CORK ST INVESTORS LLC	5200 EAST CORK STREET	KALAMAZOO
5200 EAST CORK ST INVESTORS LLC	5200 EAST CORK STREET	KALAMAZOO
BENTELER INDUSTRIES, INC.	9000 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE	KALAMAZOO
CITY OF PLAINWELL	200 ALLEGAN STREET	ALLEGAN
EVERGREEN PACKAGING INC.	2315 MILLER RD	KALAMAZOO
JAMES RIVER CORP. - KALAMAZOO	243 E PATTERSON ST	KALAMAZOO
JAMES RIVER CORP. - KALAMAZOO	243 E PATTERSON ST	KALAMAZOO
JBS PLAINWELL, INC.	11 11TH STREET	ALLEGAN
KALAMAZOO RIVER GENERATING STATION	6900 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE	KALAMAZOO
PHARMACIA & UPJOHN (P&U) - KAPI AND EMU	7000 PORTAGE RD	KALAMAZOO
PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY, LLC.	7171 PORTAGE RD	KALAMAZOO COUNTY
PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY, LLC.	7171 PORTAGE RD	KALAMAZOO COUNTY
STREBOR INC	2305 SUPERIOR STREET	KALAMAZOO
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY	1201 OLIVER ST	KALAMAZOO

Airports Near Parchment

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Gerald R. Ford International Airport	GRR	Large Airport
Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field	BTL	Medium Airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport	AZO	Medium Airport
Airbatco Field	—	Small Airport
Almena Airport	—	Small Airport
Bakers Field	—	Small Airport
Blairport Airport	—	Small Airport
Boulder Canyon Airport	—	Small Airport
Branch County Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Brooks Field	—	Small Airport
C. V. Airport	—	Small Airport
Calkins Field	—	Small Airport
Cherry Field	—	Small Airport
Chicora Field	—	Small Airport
Claucherty Airport	—	Small Airport
Coldbrook Field	—	Small Airport
Crump Airport	—	Small Airport
Curt's Place Airport	—	Small Airport
Dewind Field	—	Small Airport
Dowagiac Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
East Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Elkhart Municipal Airport	EKI	Small Airport
Foos Field	—	Small Airport
Fremont (Murphy) Airport	—	Small Airport
Galloway Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
Grand Haven Memorial Airpark	—	Small Airport
Harry's Field	—	Small Airport
Hastings Airport	—	Small Airport
Hiram Cure Airport	—	Small Airport
Ionia County Airport	—	Small Airport
J P's Field	—	Small Airport
Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport	NLE	Small Airport
Kerby Field	—	Small Airport
Kirsch Municipal Airport	IRS	Small Airport
Law Field	—	Small Airport
Lowell City Airport	—	Small Airport
Mattawan Airpark	—	Small Airport
Mishawaka Pilots Club Airport	—	Small Airport
Mitch Veenstra Airport	—	Small Airport
Nelund Field	—	Small Airport
Newman's Airport	—	Small Airport
Ottawa Executive Airport	—	Small Airport
Padgham Field	—	Small Airport
Park Township Airport	HLM	Small Airport
Pigeon Airport	—	Small Airport
Pinelli Airport	—	Small Airport
Plainwell Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Prairie Ronde Airport	—	Small Airport
R & R Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Reading Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Parchment

2 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Barry Township Police Station
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 6	1414 Howard Street

Grocery Stores in Parchment

12 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-Eleven 15986B	Convenience Store	3726 Mount Olivet Rd
Dollar General 23222	Other	803 W Mosel Ave
DOLLAR GENERAL 6916	Other	530 S Riverview Dr
DOLLARTREE 9478	Other	812 Shoppers Ln
Dylan Liquors Llc	Convenience Store	4103 Douglas Ave
HARDINGS MARKET	Supermarket	618 N Riverview Dr
J&a Convenience Store	Convenience Store	1606 N Westnedge Ave
Keckler's Save A Lot 23379 23379	Grocery Store	806 Shoppers Ln
Sams Discount Liquor 1	Convenience Store	3021 Riverview Dr
Speedway 6610	Convenience Store	648 N Riverview Dr
VAG 1	Convenience Store	8005 Douglas Ave
Ziggy's	Convenience Store	5384 N Riverview Dr

Treatment Centers in Parchment

11 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Ascension Borgess Behavioral Health - Inpatient	Both	269-226-5634
Counseling Center PC - DBA Plainwell Counseling Center	Substance Abuse	269-685-9401 x11
Elizabeth Upjohn Comm Healing Center	Both	269-343-1651 x156
Gilmore Community Healing Centers	Substance Abuse	269-382-9820
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo	Both	269-364-6901
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo	Mental Health	269-373-6000
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo - Substance Abuse Services	Substance Abuse	269-373-6000
Kalamazoo Probation - Enhancement Program	Substance Abuse	269-903-0564
New Way Counseling Center	Substance Abuse	269-552-9134
Pine Rest Christian Mental Hlth Servs - Kalamazoo Clinic	Both	269-343-6700
Victory Clinical Services	Substance Abuse	269-344-4458

Churches & Religious Organizations in Parchment

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
FAITH LIFE CHURCH	310 S RIVERVIEW DR
PARCHMENT METHODIST COOP PRESCHOOL INC	225 GLENDALE BLVD
PARCHMENT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	225 GLENDALE BLVD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parchment

What is the population of Parchment?

Parchment has a population of 2,012 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 2,187 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.4% female and 47.6% male.

Is Parchment expensive to live in?

Parchment has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $54,572, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $178,400 (37% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,024 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Parchment safe?

Public safety is a concern in Parchment, with a violent crime rate of 1,165 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,824 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Parchment receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Parchment?

Parchment has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Parchment?

The unemployment rate in Parchment is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,264. There are 5,972 business establishments in the area, including 579 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 5.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Parchment?

The median home value in Parchment is $178,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $200,117. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,024. Fair market rent is $891 for a 1-bedroom and $1,113 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 56.9%. The average annual property tax is $7,471.

How are the schools in Parchment?

Schools in Parchment score 5.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 24.0% of adults in Parchment hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Parchment?

The obesity rate in Parchment is 40.1% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.2% of adults are smokers. 24.1% are physically inactive. 29.9% of residents report depression. 6.6% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 91.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,012.

What is transportation like in Parchment?

The average commute in Parchment is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.6% of workers drive alone to work, 1.7% use public transit, and 5.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Parchment?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Parchment is 68.2% White, 15.6% Black or African American, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino. 94.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.4% speak Spanish. 2.7% of the population are military veterans. 10.2% of residents have a disability. 93.5% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Eastwood, MI 6,704 pop · 2.0 mi Comstock Northwest, MI 5,190 pop · 2.5 mi Westwood, MI 8,968 pop · 3.6 mi Kalamazoo, MI 73,132 pop · 3.8 mi Richland, MI 1,014 pop · 6.3 mi Galesburg, MI 2,122 pop · 8.0 mi Plainwell, MI 3,764 pop · 9.0 mi South Gull Lake, MI 2,145 pop · 9.1 mi Portage, MI 49,015 pop · 9.1 mi Otsego, MI 4,079 pop · 11.3 mi Mattawan, MI 2,615 pop · 14.1 mi Vicksburg, MI 3,824 pop · 14.2 mi Schoolcraft, MI 1,268 pop · 15.0 mi Level Park-Oak Park, MI 3,367 pop · 15.4 mi

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