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Bath, MI

Bath is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Bath Charter Township. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 2,083. 

Clinton County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 79,128. The county seat is St. Johns. The county was created in 1831 and organized in 1839. It is named after early American politician DeWitt Clinton Clinton County is included in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Bath was platted in 1864. The community of Bath was listed as a newly organized census-designated place for the 2010 census, meaning it now has officially defined boundaries and population statistics for the first time. American supercentenarian Irene Dunham was born in Bath.

On May 18, 1927, in what became known as the Bath School disaster, Andrew Kehoe, a farmer, and local school board member angry over losing an election for town clerk and under notice for foreclosure, killed his wife, detonated bombs in his house and farm buildings, and at the same time set off a bomb in the consolidated school. He drove to the school in a truck rigged with more explosives, which he detonated next to the school superintendent. In all, Kehoe killed 44 people, 38 of them children, and himself, in the worst school mass murder in U.S. history. 

Only half of the 1,000 pounds (450 kg) of explosives set under the school went off, probably greatly lowering the death toll. Thirty-eight of the 314 students, three teachers, the superintendent, the postmaster, and a local farmer assisting at the scene were killed. Most of the deceased were students from second to sixth grade. Fifty-eight others were injured. 

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.94 square miles (15.38 km2), of which 5.74 square miles (14.87 km2) is land and 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2) (3.37%) is water.

Bath places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Urban Oasis Salt Spa provides a relaxing retreat with massages, facials, and holistic therapies. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to state-of-the-art equipment and personalized training programs. Birch Tree Wellness Studio hosts yoga and Pilates classes that enhance core strength and flexibility. Delta Chiropractic Center of Lansing focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with a range of chiropractic services. Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment with a wide array of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. Crystal Spa | Crystal Mountain Michigan offers luxurious treatments like hot stone massages, aromatherapy, and body wraps. Sparrow Health System offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs.

The top sites in Bath, MI are Potter Park Zoo, Eagle Eye Golf Club, and Impression 5 Science Center.

Population: 3,133 (2022). ZIP Code: 48808. Area code: 517. Elevation: 856 ft (261 m). Area: 35.03 sq mi (90.73 km2).

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What county is Bath, MI?

Bath is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located in Bath Charter Township. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 2,083. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.94 square miles (15.38 km2), of which 5.74 square miles (14.87 km2) is land and 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2) (3.37%) is water.

What are the demographics of Bath, MI?

Bath, MI is home to a population of 3.13k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.66% of Bath, MI residents were born outside of the country (52 people). In 2022, there were 127 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.04k people) in Bath, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24 Two+ (Hispanic) and 23 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is Bath, MI expensive?

Bath, Michigan's cost of living is 1% lower than the national average. Bath's housing expenses are 38% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 1% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 8% higher than the national average. Bath has grocery prices that are 11% lower than the national average. Healthcare in Bath is 6% lower than the national average.

Sources

Wikipedia

Clinton County

Data USA

Payscale

Potter Park Zoo

Eagle Eye Golf Club

Impression 5 Science Center

Urban Oasis Salt Spa

Anytime Fitness

Birch Tree Wellness Studio

Delta Chiropractic Center of Lansing

Planet Fitness

Crystal Spa | Crystal Mountain Michigan

Sparrow Health System

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