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Eaton Rapids, Michigan
Eaton Rapids is a city of 5,183 people in Eaton County, Michigan, founded in 1835.
Why visit Eaton Rapids
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails and 11 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Isaac N. Reynolds House, Island City Historic District, Hall Street Park and Biggs Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Eaton Rapids
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eaton Rapids
Eaton Rapids is a city in Eaton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,203 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Eaton Rapids, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Isaac N. Reynolds House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Private house located at 123 North East Street in Eaton Rapids, Michigan
Island City Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Eaton Rapids, Michigan
Michigan's G.A.R. Memorial Hall & Museum
Museum
224 South Main Street, Eaton Rapids
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes11
Miller's Ice Cream Parlor
Restaurant · Ice Cream, Sandwich · 0.4 mi
635 State Street
Su 13:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-20:00
Hamlin Square Coffee
Diner · American
203 South Main Street, Eaton Rapids
Mo-We 06:30-18:00; Th-Fr 06:30-20:00; Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
809 South Main Street, Eaton Rapids
Mo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Churches and places of worship5
First Congregational Church of Eaton Rapids
Church
300 South Main Street, Eaton Rapids
History
The Potawatomi people established a village in the area of what is now Eaton Rapids in about 1774. This was part of their wide territory in historic times.
The area constituting Eaton Rapids was first settled by Euro-Americans around the year 1835, who were drawn there because of the timber and water power in the area. It became a center of industry. The following year, a sawmill was constructed near Spring Brook in Spicerville; it provided the lumber settlers used to build Eaton Rapids. In 1837, the Old Red Mill was constructed by the mill company; it used waterpower from the stream to grind corn. The mill company later used wood from Spicerville to construct their own sawmill along the Grand River, as well as a wool carding mill.
From the History section of Eaton Rapids, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Eaton Rapids
50 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 16°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 25°F | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 36°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.1 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eaton Rapids (1 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
Eaton County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-02-08: 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
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Charlotte 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Potterville 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Dimondale 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Holt 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Leslie 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Lansing 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Olivet 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Waverly 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Okemos 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- East Lansing 19 mi northeast, 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Isaac Reynolds House Eaton Rapids, Kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Hiram Webster House Eaton Rapids, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Red Ribbon Hall Eaton Rapids, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Krysta McGee and husband Mark are a couple of Food Network stars serving delicious food at Mark’s Place in Eaton Rapids! (36793194822), Senator Stabenow, CC BY 2.0
- With Mari Lin Pettit, owner of Pettit Hardware, an Eaton Rapids landmark! (36776672786), Senator Stabenow, CC BY 2.0
- Reynolds-Horner House Eaton Rapids, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- John Sweezey House Eaton Rapids, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- M-188 Grand River, Imzadi1979, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 425 A State Street Dam looking downriver to the State Street Bridge and G.A.R. Island, Catherine Ottarson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 438 A East Hamlin St. Building on the Grand River EatonRapids, Michigan, Catherine Ottarson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fishing on the Grand River from the G.A.R. Island in EatonRapids, Michigan, Catherine Ottarson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EatonRapids 447 A, Catherine Ottarson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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