Why visit Marlette
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails and 7 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 14°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Marlette
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marlette
Marlette is a city in Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,855 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Marlette Township, but is administratively autonomous.
From the Wikipedia article Marlette, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes7
Hilltop Coney Diner
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
3783 South Van Dyke Road, Marlette
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 07:00-19:00
Treve's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger · 0.9 mi
2575 South Van Dyke Road, Marlette
Churches and places of worship3
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.6 mi
6699 West Marlette Road, Marlette
Shopping1
History
The history of the City of Marlette and surrounding Marlette Township are intertwined. Many social and commercial relationships unite the community such public schooling, public library, dining and charity. Marlette was first settled in the 1850s by people from Ontario who sought tall timber and fertile soil. The community name was derived from the "Marlatt" family of settlers, who carved their name on a log shanty. Marlette Township was created in 1859 from portions of Sanilac Township and Buel Township. Marlette became recognized as a village within the township in 1865. The village incorporated in 1881 to allow separate administration and taxation to improve common areas of the town. Marlette became a city in 1984.
From the History section of Marlette, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare2
Map of Marlette
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 15°F | 2.0 in | 14.4 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 14°F | 1.8 in | 9.3 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 24°F | 2.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 3.5 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 66°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 58°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 30°F | 2.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 9.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sandusky (15 mi away), rain and snow from Cass City 1 Ssw, 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
Sanilac 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)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Cass City 20 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Imlay City 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Croswell 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Capac 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Dryden 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Almont 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Lexington 28 mi east, about 44 min by car
- Bad Axe 33 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Burton 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Flint 37 mi southwest, 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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