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Caledonia, Michigan
Caledonia is a village of 1,671 people in Kent County, Michigan, founded in 1888.
Why visit Caledonia
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 7 parks and trails and 11 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Community Green and Caledonia Lakeside Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Caledonia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Caledonia
Caledonia is a village in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,622 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Caledonia Township about 15 miles (24.1 km) southeast of downtown Grand Rapids.
From the Wikipedia article Caledonia, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Caledonia Lakeside Park
Park
370 North Lake Street Southeast, Caledonia
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes11
Brann's
Restaurant · Steak House, Barbecue · 1.1 mi
6450 100th Street Southeast, Caledonia
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Family Tavern
Bar and pub · 0.4 mi
114 East Main Street Southeast
Mo-Tu 10:30-22:00; We-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00; PH closed
Brinks Ice Cream Express
Ice cream · 0.4 mi
137 East Main Street Southeast, Caledonia
Uccello's Ristorante
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
8256 Broadmoor Avenue Southeast, Caledonia
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
9383 Cherry Valley Avenue Southeast, Caledonia
Mo-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.9 mi
6445 Cherry Meadow Drive Southeast, Caledonia
Mo-Th 06:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-02:00; Su 06:00-01:00
Churches and places of worship7
OneChurch GR
Church · Nondenominational · 1.4 mi
8175 Broadmoor Avenue Southeast, Caledonia
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
D & W Quick Stop
Gas station · 0.5 mi
9441 Cherry Valley Avenue Southeast, Caledonia
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center
School · 0.6 mi
9751 Duncan Lake Ave Se, Caledonia
Map of Caledonia
46 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 17°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 18°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 36°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 41°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 24°F | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Nwsfo Grand Rapids (7 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
Kent County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Kentwood 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Cutlerville 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- East Grand Rapids 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Wyoming 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Forest Hills 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Grand Rapids 13 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Grandville 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Jenison 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Northview 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Walker 18 mi northwest, about 30 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
- Caledonia (1), Gpwitteveen, CC BY-SA 3.0
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