Painesdale, Michigan
Painesdale is a community of 416 people in Houghton County, Michigan.
Why visit Painesdale
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Tolonen Hill, Kaleva Temple and Painesdale.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; February lows average 8°F.
Weather in Painesdale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Painesdale
Painesdale is an unincorporated community in Houghton County, Michigan, United States. As of the 2020 census, Painesdale had a population of 336. Painesdale is located in Adams Township along M-26, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) southwest of South Range. Painesdale has a post office with ZIP code 49955.
From the Wikipedia article Painesdale, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks3
Kaleva Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
Painesdale
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Unincorporated community in Houghton County, Michigan, USA
South Range Community Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Community center located on Trimountain Avenue in South Range, Michigan
Churches and places of worship2
Schools, colleges and libraries2
History
Painesdale was built by the Champion Mining Company between 1899 and 1917, and named after the Boston businessman William A. Paine, who was associated with many mines as well as the Paine Webber brokerage. Painesdale was located near the copper load, and the company designed the town following theories of efficient planning.
In 1993, the town was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The designation applies to the area encompassing Painesdale streets and the Champion Mine.
From the History section of Painesdale, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Painesdale
9 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 9°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 25°F | 8°F | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 34°F | 13°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 46°F | 26°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 60°F | 36°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 45°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 51°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 75°F | 50°F | 2.8 in |
| Sep | 67°F | 44°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 53°F | 35°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 25°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 16°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jacobsville (12 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
Houghton County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-08-02: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-05-06: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- South Range 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Atlantic Mine 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Dodgeville 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Houghton 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Hancock 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Chassell 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Dollar Bay 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Hubbell 15 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Lake Linden 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Laurium 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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
- PainesdaleMichiganM26, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kaleva Temple South Range MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Range MI Community Building, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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