Carson City, Michigan
Carson City is a city of 1,233 people in Montcalm County, Michigan, founded in 1866.
Why visit Carson City
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails, 5 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Carson City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carson City
Carson City is a city in Montcalm County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,120 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Carson City, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes5
Carson City Pub
Restaurant · American, Burger, Sandwich, Breakfast
116 West Main Street, Carson City
Mo-Su 11:00-15:00,16:00-23:00
Eagle's Nest
Diner · American
129 West Main Street, Carson City
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-02:00,11:00-24:00; Su 00:00-02:00
Main Street Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza
117 East Main Street, Carson City
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-23:00
Muffin Top Bakery and Deli
Cafe
202 West Main Street, Carson City
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
History
Carson City was first platted in 1866 on land owned by R. M. Abbott, Delia Miner, and Hiram T. Sherman, and recorded in 1871. The first lot was sold to Thomas Scott and two nephews, John and Thomas LaDue, in 1867. With the corporate name Scott & LaDue, they built a sawmill in 1868 and a grist mill in 1870. The post office from North Shade in Gratiot County was transferred to this location on August 3, 1868, with Hiram T. Sherman as the first postmaster. The name "Carson City" was given to the post office by Thomas Scott, who had been in Carson City, Nevada, during the gold and silver mining boom days. Carson City incorporated as a village in 1887 and as a city in 1960. The first mayor of Carson City was John T. Hallett.
From the History section of Carson City, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
School
213 E Sherman St, Carson City
Healthcare1
Map of Carson City
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 15°F | 2.2 in | 10.7 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 1.8 in | 9.9 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 23°F | 2.1 in | 5.4 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.5 in | 2.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 39°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 30°F | 2.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 8.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Alma Hcn (17 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
Montcalm 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)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gratiot Community Airport (AMN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Ionia 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Breckenridge 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Mount Pleasant 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Waverly 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Bath 32 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
- Lansing 35 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
- East Lansing 35 mi southeast, about 56 min by car
- Forest Hills 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- Owosso 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
- Haslett 37 mi southeast, about 1 h 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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