Crystal Falls, Michigan
Crystal Falls is a city of 1,719 people in Iron County, Michigan, founded in 1880.
Why visit Crystal Falls
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Crystal Falls Dam and Power Plant, Iron County Courthouse, Runkle Lake Park and Crystal View Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 3°F, and about 66 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Crystal Falls
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Crystal Falls
Crystal Falls is a city in and the county seat of Iron County, Michigan, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,598. The city is located within Crystal Falls Township, but is a separate municipal entity. The area first developed as a major center for iron mining and the timber industry; it has become increasingly popular for tourism in recent years.
From the Wikipedia article Crystal Falls, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Crystal Falls Dam and Power Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Hydroelectric power station in Michigan, USA
Iron County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Iron County, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship5
History
Crystal Falls was platted in 1881. It was named for a nearby icy waterfall on the Paint River. A post office called Crystal Falls has been in operation since 1885.
From the History section of Crystal Falls, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Map of Crystal Falls
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 3°F | 1.0 in | 14.3 in |
| Feb | 26°F | 4°F | 1.0 in | 13.9 in |
| Mar | 37°F | 14°F | 1.4 in | 9.4 in |
| Apr | 50°F | 27°F | 2.6 in | 8.6 in |
| May | 64°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 54°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 53°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 34°F | 3.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Nov | 39°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Dec | 27°F | 11°F | 1.4 in | 12.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Florence (11 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
Iron County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 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)
- 2002-05-06: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ford Airport (IMT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Florence 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Iron River 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Caspian 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Iron Mountain 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Kingsford 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Quinnesec 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Niagara 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Norway 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Baraga 48 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Marquette 54 mi northeast, about 1 h 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- CrystalFallsMichiganM69, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crystal Falls MI Dam and Powerpland C, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Courthouse Crystal Falls MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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