Sandusky, Michigan facts for kids
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Sandusky, Michigan
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Sanilac County Courthouse
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Location of Sandusky, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Sanilac |
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| • Type | 4th Class City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.15 sq mi (5.57 km2) |
| • Land | 2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,709 |
| • Density | 1,261.76/sq mi (487.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
48471
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| Area code(s) | 810 |
| FIPS code | 26-71540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0637223 |
Sandusky is a city in Michigan, United States. It's the biggest city in Sanilac County and also where the county government is located. In 2020, about 2,709 people lived there.
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Where is Sandusky Located?
Sandusky is in a part of Michigan often called "the Thumb". This area gets its name because it looks like a thumb on a map of Michigan. The city covers about 2.14 square miles (5.54 square kilometers) of land.
Schools in Sandusky
Sandusky has its own school system called Sandusky Community Schools.
- There is an elementary school for younger students.
- There is also a junior/senior high school for older students.
The school sports teams are called the Wolves. They often play against other schools in the Greater Thumb East Conference.
Getting Around Sandusky
Two main state highways pass through Sandusky, making it easy to travel to and from the city:
- M-19
- M-46
Who Lives in Sandusky?
In 2010, there were 2,679 people living in Sandusky. Most people in the city were White (about 94.4%). Smaller groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 3.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Sandusky was about 41.4 years old.
- About 21.3% of residents were under 18.
- About 18.1% were 65 years or older.
There were more females (54.3%) than males (45.7%) living in the city.
Media and News
Radio Stations in the Area
Sandusky has local radio stations that broadcast to the area. Some of these include:
- WMIC AM
- WTGV FM
- WNFR (a religious station)
Many other radio stations from nearby cities also reach Sandusky. These stations play different types of music and news, like:
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Newspapers
People in Sandusky and Sanilac County can read local newspapers like:
- The Tribune Recorder Leader (published weekly)
- Sanilac County News
Larger daily newspapers from Michigan, such as the Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News, and the Port Huron Times Herald, are also available.
Climate in Sandusky
Sandusky has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the city experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year.
- Summers are warm to hot, and sometimes humid.
- Winters are cold, and can sometimes be very cold.
See also
In Spanish: Sandusky (Míchigan) para niños
