Essexville, Michigan
Essexville is a city of 3,327 people in Bay County, Michigan, founded in 1883.
Why visit Essexville
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include State Theatre, USS Edson, Bay City Downtown Historic District and Veterans Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Essexville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Essexville
Essexville is a city in Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,379 at the 2020 census. Located along the Saginaw River, Essexville is part of the Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Essexville, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
State Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
Movie theater and former theater in Bay City, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks14
USS Edson
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
1958 Forrest Sherman-class destroyer
1680 Martin Street, City of Bay City
Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa,Su 09:00-18:00
Bay City Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Bay City, Michigan, United States
Bay City Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Masonic temple in Bay City, Michigan
Bay City Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Former railroad depot in Bay City, Michigan
Bay County Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Government building in Bay City, Michigan
Center Avenue Neighborhood Residential District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Bay City, Michigan, USA
City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Government building located at 301 Washington Street in Bay City, Michigan
Elm Lawn Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Cemetery in Bay City, Michigan
Fletcher Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Archaeological site in Bay City, Michigan
Mercy Hospital and Elizabeth McDowell Bialy Memorial House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Architectural ensemble in Bay City, Michigan
Sage Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Library in Bay City, Michigan, United States
Saginaw River Rear Range Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Veterans Memorial Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Public park along the Saginaw River in Bay City, Michigan
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Wenonah Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Public park along the Saginaw River in Bay City, Michigan
Restaurants and cafes11
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
1495 Center Road, Essexville
Su-Th 05:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-01:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.3 mi
1555 West Center Road, Essexville
Mo-Th 06:30-02:30; Fr 06:30-04:00; Sa 07:00-04:00; Su 07:00-02:30
History
Essexville is named after Ransom P. Essex, a local settler. It was first platted in 1867. The Essexville Post Office
opened on Feb 27, 1871. The Post Office was closed from January 20 to February 24, 1879. It was incorporated as a village in 1883 within Hampton Township and as a city in 1934.
From the History section of Essexville, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Healthcare1
Map of Essexville
69 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 17°F | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 35°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 2.9 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 41°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 23°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Essexville (0 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
Bay County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-08-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Harry W Browne Airport (HYX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Bay City 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Auburn 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Saginaw 15 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Midland 20 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Birch Run 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Clio 31 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Au Gres 31 mi north, about 49 min by car
- Chesaning 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Cass City 33 mi east, about 54 min by car
- Flint 41 mi south, 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
- St. John the Evangelist - Essexville, Michigan 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John the Evangelist - Essexville, Michigan 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John the Evangelist - Essexville, Michigan 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John the Evangelist - Essexville, Michigan 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John the Evangelist - Essexville, Michigan 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USS Edson (DD-946) underway off Long Beach, California (USA), circa in the mid-1960s, U.S. Navy, Public domain
- Sagelibrary, Asher196 ( talk ) 00:47, 17 July 2008 (UTC). Original uploader was Asher196 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fletcher Site Bay City MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elizabeth McDowell Bialy Memorial House Bay City MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay City MI City Hall, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pere Marquette Railroad Depot Bay City MI Station, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Center Avenue Neighborhood Residential District Bay City MI D, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SaginawRiverLight, Charles W. Bash, CC BY 2.5
- Trombley House Bay City MI A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elm Lawn Cemetery Gate Bay City MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay County Building Bay City MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bay City Masonic Temple in 2014, Chad Johnson from Lake Linden, MI, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Bay City Downtown Historic District Bay City MI A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Midland Street Commercial District Bay City MI A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baycityatdusk, Original uploader was Asher196 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wenonah Park Bay City MI, A MINOTAUR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J C Weadock Power Plant - August 2020 (2756), Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J C Weadock Power Plant - August 2020 (2757), Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J C Weadock Power Plant - August 2020 (2759), Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J C Weadock Power Plant - August 2020 (2768), Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J C Weadock Power Plant - August 2020 (2669), Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J C Weadock Power Plant - August 2020 (2760), Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J C Weadock Power Plant - August 2020 (2761), Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J C Weadock Power Plant - August 2020 (2758), Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J C Weadock Power Plant - August 2020 (2753), Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J C Weadock Power Plant - August 2020 (2754), Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- J C Weadock Power Plant - August 2020 (2755), Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hot Sam, Hampton Towne Centre (4285708170), Bobby P. from Oscoda, MI, CC BY 2.0
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