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Population
1,513
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
774 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$157,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$789/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$70,156
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityMount Pleasant, Michigan6.6 miles away · 20,925 residents.

About Shepherd

Tucked along the Salt River in central Michigan, Shepherd is a friendly, small-town village with a relaxed pace. It is widely known for hosting the annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival, which fills the streets with pancake breakfasts, parades, and live music every spring. With its tight-knit community and quick access to nearby Mount Pleasant, it offers quiet rural living with everyday conveniences close by.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA96.8ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA96.7rating

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