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History, Hospitality, and Hometown Charm in Michigan.

Hillsdale exudes a friendly, small-town charm with a strong emphasis on community involvement. The pace of life is relaxed, and residents take pride in their well-maintained homes and vibrant downtown area. It's a place where neighbors know each other and local businesses thrive.

Downtown Hillsdale County
COMMUNITY GUIDE · HILLSDALE COUNTY
Hillsdale County, Hillsdale County

City Snapshot

Population

45,746

County

Hillsdale County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$47,205

Quick Numbers

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

This Week

Stars, Stripes & Stories: A Flag Day Event

2026-06-15

Jackson College Central Campus

Albion College Women's Basketball Shootout Camp

2026-06-27

Kresge Gymnasium, Dow Center (multiple courts), Lomas Fieldhouse

FURSCA Meetings

2026-07-02

Bobbit Visual Arts Center – Auditorium – 113

FURSCA Meetings

2026-07-09

Bobbit Visual Arts Center – Auditorium – 113

911 Communications Board Meeting

2026-08-12

Conference Room at the Branch County Communications Center

Community Leaders

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Elissa Slotkin

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Gary Peters

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Gretchen Whitmer
Gretchen Whitmer

Governor

Democratic Party