Montrose, Michigan
Montrose is a city of 2,027 people in Genesee County, Michigan, founded in 1899.
Why visit Montrose
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 40 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Montrose
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About Montrose
Montrose is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,743 at the 2020 census. Once part of the surrounding Montrose Township, the city itself incorporated in 1980, and both are now administered autonomously. It is part of the Flint metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Montrose, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Montrose Historical and Telephone Pioneer Museum
Museum
144 East Hickory Street, Montrose
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Barber Memorial Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Barber Memorial Park has 35 acres which features access to the Flint River, walking path, picnic area, and a sledding hill. Barbers Park...
Montrose Orchards
Park · 1.0 mi
Montrose Orchards is located in Montrose, MI. There are over 100 acres of land.
Restaurants and cafes8
History
Seymour W. Ensign, originally from New York then Saginaw, became the first white residents of present-day Montrose in 1842. The village of Montrose was incorporated from a portion of the Montrose Township in 1899. In 1980, the village became a city.
On Monday November 27, 2017, the northern loop set of Genesee County municipalities, including Montrose, began receiving water from the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline and treated by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division.
From the History section of Montrose, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Montrose
32 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 | 2.1 in | 13.1 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.7 in | 10.4 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 1.9 in | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.1 in | 9.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Flint 7W (11 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
Genesee County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-01-16: Contaminated Water (Toxic Substances)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bishop International Airport (FNT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Birch Run 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Clio 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Chesaning 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Flint 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Saginaw 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Corunna 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Burton 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Owosso 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Durand 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Millington 20 mi east, about 32 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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