Hart, Michigan facts for kids
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Hart, Michigan
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Oceana County Courthouse
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Location of Hart, Michigan
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 Hart, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Hart, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Michigan |
| County | Oceana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.94 sq mi (5.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,053 |
| • Density | 1,155.32/sq mi (446.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49420
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-36920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1620137 |
Hart is a small city in Michigan, USA. It is the main town, also called the county seat, of Oceana County, Michigan. In 2020, about 2,053 people lived there.
Hart is located inside Hart Township. However, it runs its own government and is not part of the township's political system. The city is also known for being the northern end of the Hart-Montague Trail. This trail is a popular spot for biking and walking.
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History of Hart
The city of Hart got its name because it is located in the "heart" or center of Oceana County.
Hart was started in 1856 by early settlers, including a person named Nelson Grove. The area around the city, Hart Township, was named after Wellington Hart. These pioneers helped build the first homes and businesses in the area.
Geography and Climate
Hart is a small city in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 2.07 square miles (5.36 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.91 square miles (4.95 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers), is water.
Hart's Climate
Hart has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the city experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and they can often feel humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes they can be very cold. This climate type is shown as "Dfb" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Hart 3 WSW, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 59 (15) |
65 (18) |
82 (28) |
86 (30) |
95 (35) |
99 (37) |
104 (40) |
102 (39) |
97 (36) |
87 (31) |
75 (24) |
68 (20) |
104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 29.5 (−1.4) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
42.0 (5.6) |
54.5 (12.5) |
66.7 (19.3) |
76.1 (24.5) |
79.9 (26.6) |
78.6 (25.9) |
71.6 (22.0) |
58.5 (14.7) |
45.3 (7.4) |
34.5 (1.4) |
55.8 (13.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 22.9 (−5.1) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
32.4 (0.2) |
43.8 (6.6) |
54.8 (12.7) |
64.8 (18.2) |
68.8 (20.4) |
67.6 (19.8) |
60.8 (16.0) |
49.0 (9.4) |
37.7 (3.2) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
46.3 (7.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.2 (−8.8) |
16.3 (−8.7) |
22.8 (−5.1) |
33.1 (0.6) |
43.0 (6.1) |
53.6 (12.0) |
57.7 (14.3) |
56.6 (13.7) |
50.0 (10.0) |
39.4 (4.1) |
30.2 (−1.0) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
36.8 (2.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−35 (−37) |
−16 (−27) |
1 (−17) |
19 (−7) |
26 (−3) |
35 (2) |
34 (1) |
25 (−4) |
18 (−8) |
−18 (−28) |
−19 (−28) |
−35 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.75 (70) |
1.96 (50) |
2.37 (60) |
3.63 (92) |
4.45 (113) |
3.72 (94) |
3.53 (90) |
3.27 (83) |
3.23 (82) |
3.96 (101) |
3.43 (87) |
2.60 (66) |
38.90 (988) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 26.4 (67) |
20.0 (51) |
5.9 (15) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
5.4 (14) |
19.6 (50) |
78.5 (199) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 15.6 | 12.7 | 9.2 | 11.7 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.2 | 8.3 | 9.5 | 13.2 | 13.0 | 13.6 | 137.0 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 12.8 | 9.3 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.9 | 9.6 | 40.2 |
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People of Hart (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 213 | — | |
| 1880 | 464 | 117.8% | |
| 1890 | 757 | 63.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,134 | 49.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,555 | 37.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,590 | 2.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,690 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,922 | 13.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,172 | 13.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,990 | −8.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,139 | 7.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,888 | −11.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,942 | 2.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,950 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,126 | 9.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,053 | −3.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Census Information
In 2010, a census (a count of people) showed that 2,126 people lived in Hart. There were 757 households, which are groups of people living together. About 478 of these were families.
The city's population density was about 1,113 people per square mile. This means a lot of people live in a small area. There were 849 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in Hart were White (84.3%). A smaller number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.8%), or Asian (0.2%). About 12.6% of people were from other backgrounds. About 25.7% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.3%) had children under 18 living with them. About 41.9% were married couples. Some households had a female head (17.3%) or a male head (4.0%) without a spouse. About 32.9% of households were single individuals. About 14.8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age in Hart was 37.3 years old. About 26.4% of residents were under 18. About 19.9% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%).
Education in Hart
Students in Hart attend schools that are part of the Hart Public School District.
Transportation
- US 31: This major highway passes just west of Hart. It connects the city to Muskegon to the south and Ludington to the north.
- US-Bus 31: This is a special road that branches off US 31 and goes directly into downtown Hart.
Notable People
Here are some interesting people who have connections to Hart:
- Larry Paul Kelley: He was the person who started the Shelby Gem Factory.
- Seymour H. Knox I: A well-known businessman from Buffalo, New York.
- Donald W. Wolf: A brave World War II soldier in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was killed in action during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
- Walter Willett: A doctor and researcher who studies nutrition.
- George Winston: A famous instrumental pop pianist and composer, born in 1949.
See also
In Spanish: Hart (Míchigan) para niños
