Cadillac, Michigan
Cadillac is a city of 10,445 people in Wexford County, Michigan, founded in 1877.
Why visit Cadillac
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Cadillac 5 Theater, Cadillac Public Library, Cadillac-Soo Lumber Company 3 and William Mitchell State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 12°F.
Weather in Cadillac
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cadillac
Cadillac is a city in and seat of government of Wexford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,371 at the 2020 census, making it the second most-populated city in the Northern Michigan region, after Traverse City.
From the Wikipedia article Cadillac, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Cadillac 5 Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
202 South Mitchell Street, Cadillac
Museums and landmarks12
Cadillac Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Local museum in Cadillac, Michigan, United States
Cadillac-Soo Lumber Company 3
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Preserved American 3-cylinder 2-truck Shay locomotive
Charles T. Mitchell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Cadillac, Michigan, NRHP-listed
Cobbs and Mitchell Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Office building in Cadillac, United States of America
Elks Temple Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic building in Cadillac, Michigan, USA
Frank J. Cobbs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Masonic Temple Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Cadillac, Michigan
Old Cadillac City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Government building located at 201 Mitchell Street in Cadillac, Michigan
KISS Monument
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
Large monument dedicated to an appearance by the rock band KISS to Cadillac High School in October of 1975.
500 Chestnut Street, Cadillac
Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center
Museum · 1.2 mi
6087 State Highway 115, Cadillac
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes34
Cheryl's Landing
Restaurant · Sandwich, Breakfast, Ice Cream
1749 North Boulevard, Cadillac
08:00-15:00
Clam Lake Beer Company
Restaurant · Burger, American, Regional, Local · 1.6 mi
106 South Mitchell Street, Cadillac
Lakeside Charlies
Restaurant · American, Regional · 1.4 mi
301 South Lake Mitchell Drive, Cadillac
Little Mexico 115
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
6080 East M-115 Highway, Cadillac
The Timbers Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Pizza, Regional · 2.1 mi
5535 East M-115 Highway, Cadillac
13th Street Market - Helsel's
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 2.3 mi
East M-115 Highway, Cadillac
Indian Spice Restaurant
Restaurant · Indian · 1.8 mi
621 South Mitchell Street, Cadillac
22 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship24
Cadillac Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.3 mi
801 East Division Street, Cadillac
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Northview Seventh-day Adventist School
School · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.4 mi
202 North Carmel Street, Cadillac
Cadillac - Wexford Public Library
Library · 1.6 mi
411 South Lake Street, Cadillac
Healthcare4
Map of Cadillac
119 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 12°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 12°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 31°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 66°F | 43°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 53°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 48°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 37°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 20°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cadillac (2 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
Wexford County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-07-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wexford County Airport (CAD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Manton 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- McBain 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Lake City 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Marion 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Mesick 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Luther 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Buckley 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Kingsley 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Evart 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Reed City 26 mi south, about 42 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
Loading what members have shared...
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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Pic 02, Max Melstrom, Public domain
- Masonic Temple Building Cadillac MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frank J Cobbs House Cadillac MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles T Mitchell House Cadillac MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elks Temple Building Cadillac MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cobbs and Mitchell Building Cadillac MI A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Cadillac MI City Hall, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cadillac MI Public Library, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shay Locomotive, Max Melstrom, Public domain
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.