Cass City, Michigan facts for kids
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Cass City, Michigan
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Village
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Main Street (M-81), Cass City
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| Motto(s):
"each step in the right direction"
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Location of Cass City, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Township | Elkland |
| Named for | Cass River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.77 sq mi (4.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.76 sq mi (4.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,494 |
| • Density | 1,413.03/sq mi (545.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
48726
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-13880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0622846 |
| Website | Village of Cass City, Michigan |
Cass City is a small village located in Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan, a state in the United States. It's part of the wider Flint/Tri-Cities area. In 2020, about 2,494 people lived here. You can find Cass City along M-81, a main road, and it's surrounded by other small towns like Colwood and Deford.
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The Story of Cass City
The village of Cass City and the nearby Cass River are both named after General Lewis Cass. He was the governor of Michigan Territory in the early 1800s. He also ran for President of the United States in 1848.
In 1851, a sawmill was built in this area. Farmers started settling here in 1855. Cass City officially became a village in 1883.
Where is Cass City?
Cass City is located in Michigan. The village covers about 1.79 square miles (4.64 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Weather in Cass City
Cass City has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold.
| Climate data for Cass City, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1961–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 62 (17) |
67 (19) |
85 (29) |
92 (33) |
102 (39) |
102 (39) |
108 (42) |
99 (37) |
94 (34) |
89 (32) |
76 (24) |
69 (21) |
108 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 28.6 (−1.9) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
42.0 (5.6) |
54.9 (12.7) |
67.6 (19.8) |
77.3 (25.2) |
80.4 (26.9) |
78.5 (25.8) |
71.9 (22.2) |
59.0 (15.0) |
45.4 (7.4) |
34.3 (1.3) |
56.0 (13.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 20.8 (−6.2) |
22.5 (−5.3) |
32.2 (0.1) |
43.5 (6.4) |
55.4 (13.0) |
65.5 (18.6) |
68.8 (20.4) |
67.2 (19.6) |
60.2 (15.7) |
48.8 (9.3) |
37.2 (2.9) |
27.4 (−2.6) |
45.8 (7.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 12.9 (−10.6) |
13.3 (−10.4) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
32.2 (0.1) |
43.2 (6.2) |
53.7 (12.1) |
57.2 (14.0) |
55.9 (13.3) |
48.5 (9.2) |
38.6 (3.7) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
20.6 (−6.3) |
35.6 (2.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−28 (−33) |
−26 (−32) |
0 (−18) |
16 (−9) |
30 (−1) |
39 (4) |
32 (0) |
28 (−2) |
16 (−9) |
4 (−16) |
−26 (−32) |
−28 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.02 (51) |
1.79 (45) |
1.99 (51) |
3.50 (89) |
3.52 (89) |
3.27 (83) |
3.24 (82) |
3.12 (79) |
3.17 (81) |
2.91 (74) |
2.52 (64) |
2.00 (51) |
33.05 (839) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 14.4 (37) |
9.3 (24) |
5.0 (13) |
1.6 (4.1) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
3.1 (7.9) |
9.0 (23) |
42.5 (108) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 13.9 | 9.8 | 10.2 | 12.2 | 12.4 | 10.3 | 9.4 | 10.7 | 10.4 | 12.4 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 137.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 9.0 | 6.2 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 7.1 | 28.5 |
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Who Lives in Cass City?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 313 | — | |
| 1890 | 813 | 159.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,113 | 36.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,126 | 1.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,228 | 9.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,201 | −2.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,362 | 13.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,762 | 29.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,945 | 10.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,974 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,258 | 14.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,276 | 0.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,643 | 16.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,428 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,494 | 2.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,487 | 2.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 2,428 people living in Cass City. These people made up 1,024 households and 627 families. Most residents (96.9%) were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.1% of households had children under 18. Many households (44.8%) were married couples living together. The average age in the village was 43.7 years old.
What Does Cass City Do?
The main part of Cass City's economy is agriculture, which means farming. There is also some industry, including companies like Walbro Corp.
Fun and Learning in Cass City
Rawson Memorial Library
Cass City is home to the Rawson Memorial Library. This library serves Cass City and several nearby townships. It started in 1910 as a project by a local women's club. In 1966, it became a district library.
The library has old copies of two local newspapers you can read online: the Cass City Chronicle (from 1899-2023) and the Cass City Enterprise (from 1881–1906).
In 2007, the Rawson Memorial Library won an award for its excellent public service. They were recognized for cool things like having their own online bookstore and offering computer training. They also have a very popular section for young adults with lots of books and magazines.
Education in Cass City
Cass City has schools managed by Cass City Public Schools. It is also home to one of the campuses of the Baker College System. This college offers programs in business, health science, early childhood education, and automotive services technology.
Famous People from Cass City
- Larry MacPhail: A famous executive in Major League Baseball. He was born in Cass City.
- Brewster H. Shaw: A NASA astronaut and a U.S. Air Force colonel. He was also born in Cass City.
Images for kids
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A robot image
See also
In Spanish: Cass City (Míchigan) para niños
