Birch Run, Michigan
Birch Run is a village of 1,439 people in Saginaw County, Michigan, founded in 1852.
Why visit Birch Run
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 26 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Emagine Birch Run and Birch Run Township Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Birch Run
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Birch Run
Birch Run is a village in Saginaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Birch Run had a population of 1,525. The village is located within Birch Run Township.
From the Wikipedia article Birch Run, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes26
Pepperidge Farm
Bakery · 0.6 mi
12150 South Beyer Road, Birch Run
Mo-We 10:00-19:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
8650 Main Street, Birch Run
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
14 more on the map.
Where to stay7
History
Birch Run was established in 1852 as a station on the Pere Marquette Railroad. It was given a post office in 1954. In 1954, it was incorporated as a village.
Birch Run was founded as a station on the Pere Marquette Railroad by John Moore, its first postmaster, in 1852. It was named after its creek, which runs through a large birch area. In 1863, the town was renamed Deer Lick and remained so until 1868 when it reverted to Birch Run. Birch Run was incorporated as a village in 1955.
Birch Run was the home of the Great Lakes Storm, a defunct member of the Continental Basketball Association. The Storm played in the Birch Run Expo Center from 2001 until they disbanded in 2005.
From the History section of Birch Run, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Map of Birch Run
59 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 15°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 23°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 59°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 57°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 30°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Frankenmuth 1Se (6 mi away), rain and snow from Vassar, 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
Saginaw County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 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)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-07-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Harry W Browne Airport (HYX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Clio 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Frankenmuth 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Montrose 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Bridgeport 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Mount Morris 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Beecher 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Buena Vista 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Flushing 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Saginaw 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Flint 16 mi south, about 26 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
- Birch Run, MI village office, Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
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