Yale, Michigan
Yale is a city of 2,129 people in St. Clair County, Michigan, founded in 1851.
Why visit Yale
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include James McColl House, Jeddo Road–South Branch Mill Creek Drain Bridge and Yale Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; February lows average 12°F, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Yale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Yale
Yale is a city in St. Clair County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Yale had a population of 1,903. Yale is considered unofficially as the Bologna Capital of the world, in part due to its Yale Bologna Festival, which began in 1989. Yale bologna is sold in grocery stores throughout the area.
From the Wikipedia article Yale, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
James McColl House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Yale, United States of America
Jeddo Road–South Branch Mill Creek Drain Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Road bridge in Brockway Township, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes4
History
Brockway Township received its first post office under the name Brockway Centre on May 11, 1865. The post office name was changed to Yale on June 24, 1889. Yale incorporated as a village in 1895. Yale incorporated as a city in 1905, becoming a separate municipality from Brockway Township. The James McColl House is located in Yale and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 2007, the city's electors turned down the formation of a charter commission to write its own charter to replace the 4th Class City Charter.
From the History section of Yale, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Yale
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 13°F | 1.9 in | 13.0 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 12°F | 1.6 in | 9.5 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 21°F | 1.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 2.1 in |
| May | 66°F | 42°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 52°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 54°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 47°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 37°F | 2.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 20°F | 2.0 in | 7.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Yale 1 Nnw (1 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
St. Clair County has had 6 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)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. Clair County International Airport (PHN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Capac 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Croswell 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Imlay City 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Memphis 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Lexington 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Almont 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Sandusky 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Marlette 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Armada 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Port Huron 21 mi southeast, about 33 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
- Jeddo Road-South Branch Mill Creek Drain Bridge, Notorious4life, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James McColl House, Notorious4life, CC BY-SA 3.0
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