Vineyard Lake, Michigan
Vineyard Lake is a community of 1,031 people in Jackson County, Michigan.
Why visit Vineyard Lake
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Mill Street–South Branch Raisin River Bridge, Ford Motor Company Brooklyn Plant, Saint Joseph Church and Shrine and Cambridge Junction Historic State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Vineyard Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Vineyard Lake
Vineyard Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Vineyard Lake had a population of 992. It is located within Columbia Township to the west and Norvell Township to the east.
From the Wikipedia article Vineyard Lake, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Mill Street–South Branch Raisin River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Bridge in Brooklyn, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks4
Ford Motor Company Brooklyn Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Industrial plant located at 221 Mill Street in Brooklyn, Michigan
Saint Joseph Church and Shrine
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic church in Michigan, United States
Walker Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
S. Walker's Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Cambridge Junction Historic State Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Lenawee County, Michigan, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes5
History
The community of Vineyard Lake was listed as a newly-organized census-designated place for the 2010 census, meaning it now has officially defined boundaries and population statistics for the first time.
From the History section of Vineyard Lake, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship2
Saint Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church and Cambridge Township Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Vineyard Lake
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 14°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 24°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 33°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 70°F | 45°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 54°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 50°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 28°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tipton 2Wnw (7 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
Jackson 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)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lenawee County Airport (ADG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Brooklyn 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Onsted 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Manitou Beach-Devils Lake 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Manchester 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Lake LeAnn 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Grass Lake 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Clinton 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Jackson 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Adrian 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Hudson 17 mi south, about 28 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
- The Brooklyn Ford Factory, TransPharm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walker Tavern Michigan, Notorious4life ( talk ), Public domain
- Mill Street-South Branch Raisin River Bridge Brooklyn Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Cambridge Township Cemetery, Notorious4life ( talk ), Public domain
- Saint Joseph Church and Shrine, Notorious4life at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Walker Tavern, Curt Teich, Public domain
- Hewitt House Visitor Center Cambridge Junction Historic State Park Brooklyn Michigan, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
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