Clio, Michigan
Clio is a city of 2,185 people in Genesee County, Michigan, founded in 1837.
Why visit Clio
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 24 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clio Depot, House at 4344 Frances Road and Clio Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 40 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Clio
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clio
Clio is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located entirely within Vienna Township, but is administratively autonomous. As of the 2020 census, Clio had a population of 2,525.
From the Wikipedia article Clio, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks5
Clio Depot
Museum · National Register of Historic Places
Former railway station and museum in Clio, Michigan
House at 4344 Frances Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
House in Clio, Michigan
Harry C. Tinker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes24
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
4140 West Vienna Road, Clio
Mo-We 07:00-18:00; Fr-Su 07:00-18:00
12 more on the map.
History
It was originally named Varna after one of the city's first settlers. Pere Marquette Railroad came through and put a station there in 1861. Its name was changed in 1866 to Clio, the muse of history.
National Hugging Day was celebrated for the first time globally in 1986 in Clio, Michigan.
On July 23, 2007, Governor Jennifer Granholm announced Clio as a community chosen by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), to take part in the Blueprints for Downtowns program. Clio would receive a comprehensive, market-driven strategy toward developing an
action-oriented downtown that would result in economic growth, job creation
and private investments. The Blueprints for Downtowns award, were announced to be also received by the communities of Caro and Ypsilanti. Scottville received a similar award to take part in the Cool Cities Michigan Main Street program.
On Monday November 27, 2017, the northern loop set of municipalities, including Clio, began receiving water from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline and treated by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division.
From the History section of Clio, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
West Vienna United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare3
Map of Clio
81 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.1 in | 13.1 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.7 in | 10.4 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 1.9 in | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.1 in | 9.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Flint 7W (10 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
Genesee County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-01-16: Contaminated Water (Toxic Substances)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bishop International Airport (FNT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Clio Historical Museum map
- Birch Run 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Flint 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Burton 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Chesaning 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Saginaw 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Owosso 26 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Fenton 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Argentine 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Bay City 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Midland 40 mi northwest, 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Clio Depot - Clio Michigan, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clio Depot Michigan 2019-2622, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clio Depot Michigan 2019-2621, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clio Depot Michigan 2019-2630, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clio Depot Michigan 2019-2631, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clio Depot Michigan 2019-2620, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clio Depot Michigan 2019-2623, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clio Depot Michigan 2019-2635, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clio Depot Michigan 2019-2636, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clio Depot Michigan 2019-2619, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clio Depot Michigan 2019-2637, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clio Depot Michigan 2019-2639, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clio Depot Michigan 2019-2633, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clio Depot Michigan 2019-2638, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clio Depot Michigan 2019-2618, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Vienna United Methodist Church Clio, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- House at 4344 Frances Road Clio Michigan 2019-2671, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tinker House Clio, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
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