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Why visit Reed City
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Linear Park and Rambadt Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; February lows average 12°F, and about 61 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Reed City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Reed City
Reed City is a city in and county seat of Osceola County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,490 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Reed City, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes13
Buckboard Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Burger, American
108 West Upton Avenue, Reed City
Mo-Th 10:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-14:00
Seven Slot Grille
Restaurant · American, Burger, Sandwich, Ice Cream
113 North Chestnut Street, Reed City
Mo-Sa 07:00-16:30; Su 08:00-14:00
Pere Marquette Bistro and Catering Company
Restaurant
102 East Upton Avenue, Reed City
Tu-Th 11:00-15:00; Fr 11:00-20:00
Reed City Brewing Company
Bar and pub
141 West Upton Avenue, Reed City
Mo 16:00-21:30; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:30
The Bridge Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
716 South Chestnut Street, Reed City
1 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Reed City
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 13°F | 2.4 in | 17.8 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 12°F | 2.0 in | 16.0 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 20°F | 2.6 in | 7.7 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 31°F | 4.0 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 68°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 55°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 47°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 19°F | 2.3 in | 14.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Big Rapids Wtp Hcn (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
Osceola 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)
- 2008-07-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Evart 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Baldwin 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Canadian Lakes 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Cadillac 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Lakeview 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Howard City 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Newaygo 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Harrison 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
- Clare 37 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Mount Pleasant 41 mi southeast, 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Osceola County Courthouse (Reed City), Charles W. Chapman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hersey River Reed City Michigan, Tim Kiser ( User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Terminal Building, Waxxo, CC BY 4.0
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