Keeler township, Michigan
Keeler township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Keeler township is a geographic entity located in Van Buren County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,982. The land area covers 33.73 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,982 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50 yrs | ±8.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 872 | ±128 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,462 | ±153 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 872 | ±128 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 590 | ±142 |
| Median Home Value | $214,300 | ±$50,372 |
| Median Gross Rent | $683 | ±$506 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,205 | ±$11,052 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,928 | ±$6,403 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | ±5.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 243 | ±124 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ±4.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 904 | ±195 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.6% | ±17.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWNSHIP OF KEELER
GUS Population: 1,981 (2024)
ID: 167324
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TWP CLERK
64121 TERRITORIAL RD W, HARTFORD MI 49057-9615
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GUS Population: 76,129 (2024)
ID: 190465
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
219 E PAW PAW STREET, STE 303, PAW PAW MI 49079
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | BANGOR, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BANGOR, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BANGOR, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 06-12 | BERRIEN CENTER, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | BERRIEN SPRGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Berrien Springs, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | PK-12 | BERRIEN SPRGS, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | LAWRENCE, MI | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southwestern Michigan College
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College | 10.5 mi away | 58900 Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI, 49047-9793 |
2697821000
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HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 12 CHURCH STREET, HARTFORD, MI, 49057 |
(269) 588-5103
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Lake Michigan College
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College | 12.3 mi away | 2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022-1899 |
2699278100
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WATERVLIET DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 333 NORTH MAIN STREET, WATERVLIET, MI, 49098 |
(269) 463-6382
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Andrews University
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College | 14.4 mi away | 4150 Administration Drive, Room 136, Berrien Springs, MI, 49104 |
8002532874
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DOWAGIAC DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 211 COMMERCIAL STREET, DOWAGIAC, MI, 49047 |
(269) 782-3826
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Twin City Beauty College
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College Vocational | 16.8 mi away | 2600 Lincoln Avenue, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085 |
6163555010
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VAN BUREN DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 200 NORTH PHELPS STREET, DECATUR, MI, 49045 |
(269) 423-4771
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LAWRENCE COMMUNITY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 212 NORTH PAW PAW STREET, LAWRENCE, MI, 49064 |
(269) 674-3200
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COLOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 151 WEST CENTER STREET, COLOMA, MI, 49038 |
(269) 468-3431
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at EAU CLAIRE 4 NE, MI US, located 7.9 miles from Keeler township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.3° | 19.7° | 26.5° | 2.36" | 30.5" |
| February | 36.7° | 21.6° | 29.2° | 1.88" | 17.0" |
| March | 47.9° | 29.6° | 38.7° | 2.04" | 8.1" |
| April | 61.1° | 39.6° | 50.3° | 3.55" | 1.4" |
| May | 72.6° | 50.5° | 61.6° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.4° | 60.3° | 70.8° | 3.79" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.6° | 64.4° | 74.5° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.7° | 63.1° | 72.9° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.4° | 56.2° | 66.3° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.0° | 45.3° | 54.6° | 4.29" | 0.4" |
| November | 49.3° | 34.5° | 41.9° | 3.02" | 6.6" |
| December | 38.0° | 25.3° | 31.7° | 2.36" | 22.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Watervliet city | City | 7.7 mi | — |
| Dowagiac city | City | 8.9 mi | — |
| Lawrence village | Village | 8.9 mi | — |
| Decatur village | Village | 9.1 mi | — |
| Paw Paw Lake CDP | CDP | 9.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2615942500. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.