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Why visit Hart
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include US 31–Pentwater River Bridge, Hart Downtown Historic District, North Oceana Drive and Colonial Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 78 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Hart
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hart
Hart is a city and county seat of Oceana County, Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Hart had a population of 2,053. The city is located within Hart Township, but is politically independent.
From the Wikipedia article Hart, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
US 31–Pentwater River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
NRHP-listed bridge in Michigan
Museums and landmarks4
Hart Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes5
Stella's Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
213 East Main Street, Hart
Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00, Su 08:00-14:00
La Fiesta
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
12 South State Street, Hart
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00
History
Hart was named from its central position in the "heart" of Oceana County.
Hart was founded in 1856 by early pioneers including Nelson Grove. Hart Township was named after Wellington Hart.
From the History section of Hart, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Hart
44 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 | 2.8 in | 26.4 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 16°F | 2.0 in | 20.0 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 23°F | 2.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 3.6 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 67°F | 43°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 54°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 57°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 30°F | 3.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 19.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hart 3 Wsw Hcn (3 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
Oceana County has had 4 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mason County Airport (LDM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Baldwin 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Muskegon 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Norton Shores 37 mi south, about 59 min by car
- Grant 37 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Fruitport 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Ferrysburg 42 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Grand Haven 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cedar Springs 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Allendale 54 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Canadian Lakes 54 mi east, 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
- Hart, Michigan, WMrapids, CC0
- Hart, Michigan City Hall, WMrapids, CC0
- United States Post Office (Hart, Michigan), WMrapids, CC0
- Hart Lake (Hart, Michigan), WMrapids, CC0
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