North Branch, Michigan
North Branch is a village of 1,166 people in Lapeer County, Michigan.
Why visit North Branch
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 1 park or trail in and around town.
Highlights include Pioneer State Bank No. 36 and North Branch Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in North Branch
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About North Branch
North Branch is a village in Lapeer County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,096 at the 2020 census. The village is located within North Branch Township.
From the Wikipedia article North Branch, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Pioneer State Bank No. 36
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries4
History
In 1854 the earliest settling of North Branch was undertaken. The founding fathers were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beach and Mr. and Mrs. George Simmons. The nucleus of the village was the post office, store and trading post founded by John and Richard Beach. The Village was incorporated in 1881, and at the time, the population was 900. The town of North Branch sits on the north branch of the Flint River which flows through the township and is the principal waterway. The main thoroughfare is Huron Street. Two major fires mark the history of North Branch. The Great Michigan Fire in 1871 and the Thumb Fire in 1881 destroyed many parts of the town.
From the History section of North Branch, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of North Branch
9 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 2.2 in | 10.8 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 15°F | 1.9 in | 8.2 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.1 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 7.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lapeer Wwtp (13 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
Lapeer 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
Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Marlette 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Mayville 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Imlay City 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Millington 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Dryden 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Capac 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Almont 23 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Cass City 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Burton 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Flint 29 mi southwest, about 46 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
- 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
- Pioneer State Bank No36, Notorious4life ( talk ), Public domain
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