Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 26 min5:57 am – 9:24 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 56 min8:09 am – 5:05 pm
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People2,228 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 19.70 householdsSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.8% unemployment rate51% of adults are in the labour force, 1,067 employedMain industries: education and health care 52%, hospitality, food and recreation 18%, retail 13%Average commute 13 minutes26% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 3% take public transport, 44% walk or cycle, 19% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages92% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher99% finished high school, 41% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 85%, Spanish 6%, Chinese 4%, other languages 2%4% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 84°F, lows 61°FColdest month January: highs 30°F, lows 16°F35 in of rain a yearwettest month June39 in of snow a year, on about 27 days13 days above 90°F, 147 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Central Michigan Univ station; snow from Alma
Nearby landmarksCentral Michigan Universitycollege · under a mileSaginaw Chippewa Tribal Collegecollege · 2.5 miNorth Branch Chippewa Riverriver · 2.9 miGrewes Lakeslake · 2.8 miPeas Lakelake · 4.4 miColdwater Riverriver · 9.8 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMillpond Parkpark · under a mile · 97 acresChipp-A-Waters Parkpark · 1.1 mi · 51 acresEdmore State Game Areastate conservation land · 12.6 mi · 3,568 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowIsabella County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality70% of days had good air in 2025252 of 358 days measured103 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 39, worst day 139main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Bay County, MI, 40 mi away
Drinking waterMount Pleasantserves 21,688 people from surface water1 health-based violation since 2021latest Sep 2022: surface water treatment, treatment technique1 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation793 ft242 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMcLaren Central Michigan Hospital1.0 miPost officeMount Pleasant Post Office1.7 miTown hallMount Pleasant City Hall1.3 miPoliceMount Pleasant Police Departmentunder a mileFire stationMount Pleasant Fire Departmentunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi10 schools5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 3 otherHighMount Pleasant High Schoolunder a mileElementaryVowels Elementary Schoolunder a mileElementaryFancher Elementary Schoolunder a mileCollegeCentral Michigan Universityunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMBS International Airport MBS35 miMajor airportGerald R. Ford International Airport GRR62 miInterstateI-7538 miUS highwayUS 27 Bus1.0 miAmtrakDurand, MI DRD61 miCoachMt. Pleasant (Central Mich Event Ctr)Indian Trailsunder a mileTransit21 stops within a mileI-RideSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48859 ZIP area.
