Litchfield, Michigan
Litchfield is a city of 1,566 people in Hillsdale County, Michigan.
Why visit Litchfield
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Fireman's Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 44 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Litchfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Litchfield
Litchfield is a city in Hillsdale County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,399 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Litchfield, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping3
History
The area was first settled by Henry Stevens in 1834. It was platted in 1836 by Hervey Smith and his son David, and the community was named Smithsville. Hervey became the first postmaster when the post office opened on February 3, 1837. The post office was named Columbus, and it was renamed to Litchfield on August 12, 1837. Stevens proposed the name after Litchfield, Connecticut, where many of the early settlers originated. Litchfield incorporated as a village in 1877. The village was part of Litchfield Township until it incorporated as a city in 1970.
From the History section of Litchfield, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Map of Litchfield
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.8 in | 13.3 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 16°F | 2.2 in | 11.5 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 47°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 3.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.4 in | 9.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hillsdale Hcn (9 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
Hillsdale 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)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jackson County Airport (JXN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Jonesville 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Homer 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Concord 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Coldwater 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Lake LeAnn 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Jackson 23 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Fremont 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Hudson 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Bronson 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Battle Creek 30 mi northwest, about 49 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Litchfield Township, Michigan hall, Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
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