Three Rivers, Michigan facts for kids
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Three Rivers, Michigan
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Location of Three Rivers, Michigan
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | St. Joseph | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.83 sq mi (15.10 km2) | |
| • Land | 5.56 sq mi (14.40 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) | |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,973 | |
| • Density | 1,433.73/sq mi (553.55/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
49093
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| Area code(s) | 269 | |
| FIPS code | 26-79760 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1624987 | |
Three Rivers is a city located in St. Joseph County, Michigan. In 2020, the city had a population of 7,973 people.
The city gets its name from its special location. It sits where three rivers meet: the St. Joseph River, the Rocky River, and the Portage River. The St. Joseph River eventually flows into Lake Michigan.
Three Rivers is also home to St. Gregory's Abbey. This is a Benedictine monastery that belongs to the Episcopal Church. It was started in 1946.
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Exploring Three Rivers: Location and Land
Three Rivers is a city in Michigan. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 5.66 square miles (14.66 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.40 square miles (13.99 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers), is water.
Getting Around: Highways and Roads
Several important roads pass through Three Rivers. These highways help people travel to and from the city. They include:
US 131
Bus. US 131
M-60
M-86
Weather in Three Rivers: Climate Facts
Three Rivers has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. Here's a look at the weather:
| Climate data for Three Rivers, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1895–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 67 (19) |
74 (23) |
83 (28) |
88 (31) |
97 (36) |
104 (40) |
107 (42) |
100 (38) |
103 (39) |
93 (34) |
81 (27) |
72 (22) |
107 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 31.2 (−0.4) |
34.4 (1.3) |
45.0 (7.2) |
57.8 (14.3) |
69.4 (20.8) |
78.6 (25.9) |
82.3 (27.9) |
80.2 (26.8) |
74.1 (23.4) |
61.2 (16.2) |
47.4 (8.6) |
36.1 (2.3) |
58.1 (14.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.9 (−4.5) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
35.4 (1.9) |
47.0 (8.3) |
58.5 (14.7) |
67.9 (19.9) |
71.4 (21.9) |
69.6 (20.9) |
62.6 (17.0) |
50.7 (10.4) |
39.1 (3.9) |
29.4 (−1.4) |
48.5 (9.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.7 (−8.5) |
17.8 (−7.9) |
25.9 (−3.4) |
36.2 (2.3) |
47.6 (8.7) |
57.2 (14.0) |
60.5 (15.8) |
58.9 (14.9) |
51.0 (10.6) |
40.2 (4.6) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
22.8 (−5.1) |
38.8 (3.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −23 (−31) |
−20 (−29) |
−11 (−24) |
7 (−14) |
23 (−5) |
34 (1) |
41 (5) |
35 (2) |
25 (−4) |
13 (−11) |
−6 (−21) |
−15 (−26) |
−23 (−31) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.85 (72) |
2.06 (52) |
2.30 (58) |
3.35 (85) |
4.40 (112) |
4.10 (104) |
3.99 (101) |
3.95 (100) |
3.58 (91) |
3.69 (94) |
3.04 (77) |
2.35 (60) |
39.66 (1,007) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 15.0 (38) |
9.7 (25) |
3.7 (9.4) |
0.6 (1.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
2.9 (7.4) |
9.3 (24) |
41.2 (105) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 15.2 | 11.8 | 11.3 | 12.7 | 13.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 10.7 | 9.7 | 11.9 | 12.6 | 14.3 | 144.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 9.8 | 7.1 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 7.4 | 30.2 |
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Who Lives Here: Three Rivers' Population
The number of people living in Three Rivers has changed over time. Here's a quick look at the population from past years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 957 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,189 | 24.2% | |
| 1880 | 2,525 | 112.4% | |
| 1890 | 3,131 | 24.0% | |
| 1900 | 3,550 | 13.4% | |
| 1910 | 5,072 | 42.9% | |
| 1920 | 5,209 | 2.7% | |
| 1930 | 6,863 | 31.8% | |
| 1940 | 6,710 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 6,785 | 1.1% | |
| 1960 | 7,092 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 7,355 | 3.7% | |
| 1980 | 7,015 | −4.6% | |
| 1990 | 7,413 | 5.7% | |
| 2000 | 7,328 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 7,811 | 6.6% | |
| 2020 | 7,973 | 2.1% | |
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Three Rivers in 2010: A Closer Look
In 2010, the census showed that 7,811 people lived in Three Rivers. There were 3,048 households in the city. A household is a group of people living together.
About 36.9% of households had children under 18 living there. About 35.2% were married couples. Roughly 19.7% of households had a female head without a husband. About 6.2% had a male head without a wife.
The average age of people in the city was 31.5 years old. About 28.5% of residents were under 18. About 12% were 65 years old or older. The population was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
Learning in Three Rivers: Schools
The Three Rivers Community Schools system provides public education for students in Three Rivers. It also serves the areas around the city.
High Schools and Middle Schools
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Elementary Schools
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There are also private schools in Three Rivers. These include Immaculate Conception School and Heartwood Renaissance Academy. Since 1965, a summer school for the Latvian Cultural Center Gaŗezers has been held in Three Rivers.
Famous People from Three Rivers
Many interesting people have connections to Three Rivers. Here are a few:
- Neal Ball: He was the first baseball player to make an unassisted triple play. He played for Three Rivers' semi-pro team in 1901.
- Harry Blackstone Jr.: A famous magician who was born in Three Rivers.
- Daniel Booko: An actor known for TV shows like The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and Hannah Montana.
- Paul Christy: A former professional wrestler.
- Charles Collingwood: A news reporter for CBS television.
- Pete Metzelaars: A former player in the NFL.
- Jack Perrin: An actor from silent films.
- Matt Thornton: A retired professional baseball player.
