Swartz Creek, Michigan
Swartz Creek is a city of 5,853 people in Genesee County, Michigan, founded in December 1, 1959.
Why visit Swartz Creek
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails and 11 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Frank D. Bloss and Sons Farm House, Horace Gilbert House, Abrams Park and Elms Road Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Swartz Creek
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About Swartz Creek
Swartz Creek is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,897 at the 2020 census. The city is a suburb of Flint and has incorporated land formerly within Flint Charter Township, Gaines Township, and Clayton Township, but is administratively autonomous from all three.
From the Wikipedia article Swartz Creek, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Frank D. Bloss and Sons Farm House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Farmhouse in Gaines Township, United States of America
Horace Gilbert House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Swartz Creek, Michigan
House at 4305 South Linden Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
House in Flint, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes11
S & K Home Town Pub
Bar and pub · American, Regional, Burger, Sandwich · 0.6 mi
7006 Miller Road
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
7030 Miller Road, Swartz Creek
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship3
History
Native Americans traveled the trail that paralleled the Swartz Creek to reach the maple trees, on what would later be the
Crapo Farm, to fish, gather fruit, and hunt. This trail terminated in the Lansing area.
From the History section of Swartz Creek, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Healthcare1
Map of Swartz Creek
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.0 in | 15.1 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 17°F | 1.7 in | 13.0 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 2.0 in | 6.6 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 2.4 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 2.3 in | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 11.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Flint Bishop Intl Ap 72637 (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
Genesee County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-01-16: Contaminated Water (Toxic Substances)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bishop International Airport (FNT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Flushing 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Flint 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Durand 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Lake Fenton 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Grand Blanc 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Linden 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Burton 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Beecher 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Fenton 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Argentine 12 mi south, about 19 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
- Frank Bloss Farm House Swartz Creek, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- House at 4305 South Linden Road, Matthew Lampe, Public domain
- Horace Gilbert House Swartz Creek, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
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