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Parma

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Parma

Total population

624

Median home value

$158,500

21.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$71,250

Parma$71k
National$74k
Elevation305 m
Land area2.74 km²
Coordinates42.27°, -84.55°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
305 m
Area
2.74 km²
Official website
villageofparma.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Parma is a village in Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 780 at the 2020 census. The village is divided into three sections with boundaries in Parma Township and Sandstone Charter Township.

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History & geography

History

Parma was originally located a few miles east of its current location along the Michigan Central Railroad at a stop known as Gidley's Station. When it was moved to its current location, it was known as Groveland, after a noticeable grove of trees within the town. Part of this grove still exists where Grove St. curves around a copse of trees near its intersection with Westlawn St. in the eastern half of Parma. When the village was incorporated in 1847, its name was changed to Parma. In the early 1900s Parma was also known as Cracker Hill. A book titled Cracker Hill Crumbs, about the village's history, was published in 1975.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. Parma is bisected by a township line; as a result, the town lies in both Parma and Sandstone townships.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
35.3
Median home value
$158,500
Housing units
286
Poverty rate
16.4%
Unemployment
13.9%

Race & ethnicity

White
87.8%
Black
5%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic
7.9%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
42.2654
Longitude
-84.5490
Water area
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
32.2%
Diabetes
9.5%
Adult obesity
37.6%
Binge drinking
18.5%
Adult smoking
14.7%
No leisure activity
24.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
45
Elementary
18
Middle
5
High
17
Other
5

Largest nearby schools

  • Jackson High School
    High · JACKSON · 1,056 students · 19.6:1 ratio
  • Northwest High School
    High · JACKSON · 972 students · 18.7:1 ratio
  • Northwest Early Elementary School
    Elementary · JACKSON · 869 students · 19.8:1 ratio
  • Western High School
    High · PARMA · 846 students · 19.7:1 ratio
  • Northwest Kidder Middle School
    Middle · JACKSON · 790 students · 14.9:1 ratio
  • Northwest Elementary School
    Elementary · JACKSON · 778 students · 16.6:1 ratio
  • Middle School at Parkside
    Middle · JACKSON · 766 students · 16:1 ratio
  • Paragon Charter Academy
    Elementary · JACKSON · 620 students · 16.8:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

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Notable people from here

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in Michigan

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.79
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,382

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
248
Avg daily Wikipedia views
8
Attention level
Obscure

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Books about Parma

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Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Wikidata
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library