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Au Sable, Michigan
Au Sable is a community of 1,643 people in Iosco County, Michigan, founded in 1849.
Why visit Au Sable
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 11 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lake Theatre, Billy McQuaig Park and Au Sable Childrens Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 13°F, and about 49 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Au Sable
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Au Sable
Au Sable ( aw SAH-bəl) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Iosco County, Michigan. The population of the CDP was 1,453 at the 2020 census. The community is located within Au Sable Township at the mouth of the Au Sable River along Lake Huron.
From the Wikipedia article Au Sable, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes15
Hilltop Bar & Grill
Restaurant · American, Seafood, Burger · 0.6 mi
431 West Mill Street, Oscoda
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.5 mi
5325 North US 23, Oscoda
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.1 mi
5121 North 23, Oscoda
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.2 mi
5150 US 23 North, Oscoda
Mo-We 08:00-22:00; Th-Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00
3 more on the map.
History
Au Sable was first settled in 1848 when Curtis Emerson and James Eldridge purchased land in the area. The community was platted the next year. A post office in Au Sable began operating on September 23, 1856 and was named for its location along the Au Sable River. The community was replatted in 1867 and incorporated as a village in 1872. Au Sable was the largest community in the county and incorporated as a city in 1889.
At the 1890 census, the new city recorded a population of 4,328. Most of the city was destroyed by forest fires in 1911, and the post office closed on December 15, 1912. The city last recorded only 61 residents at the 1930 census. The city surrendered its charter in 1931 and dissolved into an unincorporated community within Au Sable Township.
From the History section of Au Sable, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Healthcare1
Map of Au Sable
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 13°F | 2.1 in | 14.3 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 13°F | 1.8 in | 12.4 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 21°F | 1.9 in | 7.2 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 32°F | 3.4 in | 2.9 in |
| May | 65°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 53°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 57°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 38°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 29°F | 2.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 20°F | 2.1 in | 9.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for E Tawas Hcn (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Iosco County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-07-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Dam/Levee Break)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport (OSC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Oscoda 1 mi north, about 1 min by car
- East Tawas 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Tawas City 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Sand Lake 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Harrisville 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Whittemore 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Lost Lake Woods 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Hubbard Lake 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Au Gres 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Alpena 46 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Au Sable, MI (2025), Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
- Au Sable Township, Iosco County, MI, Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
- LSRC Bridge over Au Sable River, Sanibel sun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oscoda, MI (2025), Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
- Oscoda, MI post office, Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
- Glen's exterior, B, CC BY 2.0
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