




Kentwood, Michigan
Kentwood, MI Profile
Kentwood, MI, population 45,255 , is located
in Michigan's Kent county,
about 6.6 miles from Grand Rapids and 56.1 miles from Lansing.
In the 90's the population of Kentwood has grown by about 20%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Kentwood has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Kentwood area were lower than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Michigan average.
Kentwood Statistics
Kentwood Gender Information
Males in Kentwood: 21,831 (48%)
Females in Kentwood: 23,424 (52%)
As % of Population in Kentwood
Race Diversity in Kentwood
White: 81%
African American: 9%
Asian: 6%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Kentwood
Age Diversity in Kentwood
Median Age in Kentwood: 32.4 (Males in Kentwood: 31.5, Females in Kentwood: 33.5)
Kentwood Males Under 20: 15%
Kentwood Females Under 20: 14%
Kentwood Males 20 to 40: 17%
Kentwood Females 20 to 40: 17%
Kentwood Males 40 to 60: 12%
Kentwood Females 40 to 60: 13%
Kentwood Males Over 60: 5%
Kentwood Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Kentwood
Kentwood Household Average Size: 2.43 people
Kentwood Median Household Income: $ 45,812
Kentwood Median Value of Homes: $ 114,000
Law Enforcement in Kentwood
Reported crimes in the Kentwood area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 18
Robbery: 20
Aggravated assault: 99
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 295
Burglary: 284
Larceny-theft: 1,207
Motor vehicle theft: 54
Arson: 11
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,326
Kentwood Location Information
Elevation: 689 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 21.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Kentwood
Cutlerville 2.2 Miles
Wyoming 4.3 Miles
East Grand Rapids 5.3 Miles
Byron Center 5.6 Miles
Grand Rapids 6.6 Miles
Grandville 6.6 Miles
Jenison 7.9 Miles
Caledonia 8.5 Miles
Forest Hills 10.0 Miles
Walker 11.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Kentwood
(Population 100,000+)
Grand Rapids 6.6 Miles
Lansing 56.1 Miles
South Bend 87.7 Miles
Flint 99.6 Miles
Ann Arbor 106.1 Miles
Milwaukee 115.1 Miles
Livonia 121.7 Miles
Ft Wayne 123.2 Miles
Gary 124.0 Miles
Chicago 124.4 Miles
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Facts
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Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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