Muskegon Heights, Michigan
Muskegon Heights is a city of 9,841 people in Muskegon County, Michigan.
Why visit Muskegon Heights
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Getty Drive-In, Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, Amazon Hosiery Mill and Central Fire Station.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 87 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Muskegon Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Muskegon Heights
Muskegon Heights is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 9,985 at the 2020 census. The city's population has been falling for decades. It is almost 3/4 African American.
From the Wikipedia article Muskegon Heights, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
Performing arts center in Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks12
Amazon Hosiery Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Industrial building located in Muskegon, Michigan
Central Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Fire station in Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Charles H. Hackley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
House in Muskegon, Michigan
Horatio N. Hovey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
House in Muskegon, United States of America
Hume House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
House located at 472 West Webster Avenue in Muskegon, Michigan
Milwaukee Clipper
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Car transport ship
Muskegon Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Muskegon YMCA Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Community center in Muskegon, United States of America
Union Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Railway station located at 610 Western Avenue in Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon Museum of Art
Museum · 2.3 mi
Art museum in Muskegon, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes38
Toast 'N Jams
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Diner · 1.1 mi
211 Seminole Road
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
Salty Pecker Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 1.0 mi
255 Seminole Road
Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 13:00-18:00; Tu-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr 15:00-22:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
3334 Henry Street, Norton Shores
Mo-We 05:00-19:00; Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa-Su 06:00-19:00
26 more on the map.
History
The city had sawmills. In 1938 a five-page "Chronological History of the City of Muskegon Heights” was published by the city.
In 2023, Bonnie McGlothin was elected mayor succeeding Walter Watt.
From the History section of Muskegon Heights, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship4
First Wesleyan Church
Church · Wesleyan · 1.9 mi
1040 East Forest Avenue, Muskegon
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Healthcare6
Map of Muskegon Heights
156 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 21°F | 2.4 in | 29.1 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 21°F | 2.1 in | 20.0 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 27°F | 2.4 in | 7.5 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 1.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 6.5 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 2.4 in | 22.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Muskegon Co Ap 72636 (2 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
Muskegon County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Muskegon 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Norton Shores 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- North Muskegon 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Fruitport 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Ferrysburg 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Spring Lake 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Grand Haven 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Whitehall 15 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Montague 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Coopersville 18 mi southeast, about 29 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
- Hackley House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hackley Park, Danmoran, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MilwaukeeClipperStarboardBow, Cgodfrey, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horatio N. Hovey House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Muskegon YMCA, Slaad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hume House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Muskegon Firehouse, Slaad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Union Depot-Muskegon, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amazon Knitting Mills, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, rossograph, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Michigan Theater, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Muskegon Museum of Art, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hackley Park, Muskegon, Michigan, Boston Public Library, CC BY 2.0
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