Standish, Michigan
Standish is a city of 1,554 people in Arenac County, Michigan, founded in 1903.
Why visit Standish
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks and 12 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Michigan Central Railroad Standish Depot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 14°F.
Weather in Standish
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Standish
Standish is a city in and the county seat of Arenac County, Michigan. The population was 1,458 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Standish, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Michigan Central Railroad Standish Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Railway station in Standish, the United States of America
Standish Historic Depot & Welcome Center
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
107 North Main Street, Standish
Restaurants and cafes12
King's Dish
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken, Sandwich, American, Regional · 0.4 mi
107 East Cedar Street, Standish
Tu-Sa 11:00-24:00
Wheeler's Restaurant / Cops & Doughnuts
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
111 South Main Street, Standish
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
3919 South Huron Road, Standish
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
3855 South Huron Road, Standish
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex
506 Main Street, Standish
Mo-Th 06:30-02:30; Fr 06:30-03:30; Sa 07:00-03:30; Su 07:00-02:30
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping3
History
The town was platted by John D. Standish in 1871, who owned all of the land in the vicinity. Before the plat was formally recorded, Standish sold off some of his land in the area. The town was initially named Granton. John Standish owned the town's first business, a sawmill.
From the History section of Standish, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Standishsterling Central Elementary School
School · 2.3 mi
3789 Wyatt Rd, Standish
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School
School · 2.6 mi
2401 Grove Street Rd, Standish
Healthcare1
Map of Standish
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 14°F | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 14°F | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 23°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 33°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 66°F | 44°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 54°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 2.9 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 2.6 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.7 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 30°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 22°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Standish 4Ne (4 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
Arenac County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-07-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Dam/Levee Break)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 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
Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Pinconning 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Au Gres 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Essexville 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Gladwin 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Bay City 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Auburn 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Beaverton 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Midland 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Sand Lake 28 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Sebewaing 31 mi southeast, about 49 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
- Shopko standish, TenPoundHammer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michigan Central Railroad Depot - Standish Michigan, Ian Poellet ( User:Werewombat ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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