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DeWitt, MI

DeWitt is a city in Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,776 at the 2020 census. The city is located north of Interstate 69 and west of U.S. Route 127, just north of the city of Lansing. 

DeWitt was named after DeWitt Clinton, Governor of New York during the 1820s. It was first settled by Captain David Scott, who moved there from Ann Arbor in 1833 and platted the land. The State Legislature formally created DeWitt Township on March 23, 1836. The first township meeting was held at the house of Captain Scott on April 8, 1836. A gentleman by the name of Welcome J. Partelo was named the township's first Supervisor at that meeting.

It did not take long for the state to divide DeWitt Township into the many townships that we recognize today. In 1837, the township was split in half by a north-south line; the western half became Watertown Township. Two years later, the township was again split in half by an east-west line, and the northern half became Bingham Township. One day later, the governor approved an act, that split the remaining township area in half by an east-west line, and the eastern half became Ossowa Township (renamed Bath Township in 1857). The final split of the township came in 1841 when the northern half of the remaining land became Olive Township. In four years, DeWitt Township went from encompassing the entire county to its current boundary. 

The county seat for Clinton County was also located in DeWitt Township from the inception of the county. The county seat remained in DeWitt Township until December 1857 when it was moved to High Hall, in the village of St. Johns, until a new courthouse could be built. In the early 1900s, the Lansing, St. Johns, and St. Louis Railway opened the community to a new era of prosperity. It was not until 1929 that the town was incorporated as a village and then was no longer under the full jurisdiction of the township. The area that is now the city was first incorporated as a village in 1929.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.99 square miles (7.74 km2), of which 2.86 square miles (7.41 km2) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2) is water. DeWitt is on the Looking Glass River, a tributary of the Grand River.

DeWitt places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Serendipity Wellness Spa provides a relaxing retreat with massages, facials, and holistic therapies designed to rejuvenate the mind and body. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to state-of-the-art exercise equipment and personalized training programs to meet individual fitness goals. 3-Legged Dog Yoga hosts yoga and Pilates classes, focusing on enhancing core strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Downtown Dewitt Chiropractic specializes in spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with comprehensive chiropractic services. The Fitness Studio of DeWitt offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training.  DeWitt Community Center offers various fitness classes, from aerobics to dance, along with recreational activities and facilities for families and individuals. McLaren Greater Lansing DeWitt Family Medicine offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs.
 

The top sites in DeWitt, MI are DeWitt Golf Center, Looking Glass Riverfront Park, and Sleepy Hollow State Park.

Population: 4,803 (2022). ZIP Code: 48820. Area code: 517. Elevation: 827 ft (252 m). Area: 2.98 sq mi (7.72 km2).

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Is DeWitt, MI expensive?

Dewitt, Michigan's cost of living is 2% higher than the national average. Dewitt's housing expenses are 76% 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. Dewitt has grocery prices that are 11% lower than the national average. Healthcare in Dewitt is 6% lower than the national average.

What are the demographics of DeWitt, MI?

DeWitt, MI is home to a population of 4.78k people, of which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.36% of DeWitt, MI residents were born outside of the country (113 people). In 2022, there were 17.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.93k people) in DeWitt, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 230 White (Hispanic) and 181 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is DeWitt, MI a good place to live?

DeWitt is in Clinton County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in DeWitt offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in DeWitt and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in DeWitt are highly rated.

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Wikipedia

City of Dewitt

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Data USA

Payscale

DeWitt Golf Center

Looking Glass Riverfront Park

Sleepy Hollow State Park

Serendipity Wellness Spa

Anytime Fitness

3-Legged Dog Yoga

Downtown Dewitt Chiropractic

The Fitness Studio of DeWitt

DeWitt Community Center

McLaren Greater Lansing DeWitt Family Medicine

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