Evart, Michigan facts for kids
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Evart, Michigan
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Location of Evart, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Osceola |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1875 |
| Founded by | D. A. Blodgett and James Kennedy |
| Named for | Perry Oliver "Frank" Everts |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.53 sq mi (6.55 km2) |
| • Land | 2.46 sq mi (6.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,742 |
| • Density | 707.27/sq mi (273.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49631
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-26640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0625681 |
Evart (pronounced EHH-vert) is a small city in Osceola County, located in the state of Michigan. In 2020, about 1,742 people lived there. Evart is on the northern edge of Evart Township. It is also partly in Osceola Township. However, the city runs itself independently.
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Discover the History of Evart
Evart was started in 1871 by two people, D. A. Blodgett and James Kennedy. The very first person to settle in Evart was Joseph Smith. The town was named after Perry Oliver "Frank" Everts. He was an early pioneer in the area.
The town was officially mapped out in 1872. It became an incorporated village in 1873. This means it got its own local government. It was re-incorporated as a city in 1875. By 1884, about 1,500 people lived in Evart.
Exploring Evart's Geography
Evart is a city that covers about 2.53 square miles (6.55 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The city is located right along U.S. Route 10 in Michigan. This is a major highway. It also sits next to the Muskegon River.
Evart's Climate and Weather
Evart has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature during the year. Summers are warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold.
| Climate data for Evart, Michigan | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −3 (27) |
−1 (31) |
5 (41) |
12 (54) |
20 (68) |
24 (76) |
27 (81) |
26 (78) |
21 (70) |
14 (58) |
6 (43) |
0 (32) |
13 (55) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −13 (8) |
−13 (9) |
−8 (18) |
−1 (31) |
5 (41) |
10 (50) |
12 (54) |
12 (53) |
7 (45) |
1 (33) |
−4 (25) |
−9 (16) |
0 (32) |
| Average precipitation cm (inches) | 5.1 (2) |
3.8 (1.5) |
5.6 (2.2) |
7.4 (2.9) |
7.4 (2.9) |
8.1 (3.2) |
6.4 (2.5) |
10 (4) |
11 (4.3) |
7.1 (2.8) |
5.8 (2.3) |
5.3 (2.1) |
83 (32.7) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Evart's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,302 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,269 | −2.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,360 | 7.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,386 | 1.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,326 | −4.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,301 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,335 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,578 | 18.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,775 | 12.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,707 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,945 | 13.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,744 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,738 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,903 | 9.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,742 | −8.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Who Lives in Evart?
The census in 2010 showed that 1,903 people lived in Evart. Most residents were White (95.7%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Evart was about 33.5 years old. Many young people lived there, with 28.5% of residents under 18. About 15.9% of the population was 65 years or older.
Education in Evart
Evart has one school district. This district runs three schools:
- An elementary school
- A middle school
- A high school
Famous People from Evart
Some interesting people have connections to Evart:
- Wish Egan: He was a Major League Baseball player and scout. He was born in Evart.
- Joseph William Guyton: He was the first American soldier killed on German soil during World War I. He was also born in Evart.
- Jerry and Marge Selbee: This elderly couple became famous. Their story was even made into a movie called Jerry & Marge Go Large. They live in Evart.
See also
In Spanish: Evart (Míchigan) para niños
