St Johns, MI

St. Johns, Michigan

Introduction to St. Johns, Michigan

St. Johns, Michigan, in Clinton county, is 18 miles N of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 89 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city, which is in the Lansing - East Lansing metropolitan area, has a population of 7,485.

St. Johns History

DeWitt Clinton, a prominent American statesman, was the first settler in present day Clinton County. He conceptualized an artificial waterway to facilitate transportation. It eventually became the Erie Canal, and was responsible for bringing a number of settlers to the area. The community of St. Johns was laid out several decades later and was established by John Swegles and Rev. C. A. Lamb in 1853. The "Saint" part of the name refers to the Reverend's efforts, while "John" was in honor of John Swegles. St. Johns was initially incorporated as a village in 1857, and was granted city status in 1904. It is the seat of Clinton County.

St. Johns and Nearby Attractions

• R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
• Michigan Historical Center
• W.K. Kellogg House
• Sleepy Hollow State Park
• Potter Park Zoo
• W.J. Beal Botanical Garden

Things To Do In St. Johns

St. Johns is close to a number of museums and historic sites including the Impression 5 Science Center, Michigan Historical Center, Battle Creek Sanatarium, W.K. Kellogg House, and R.E. Olds Transportation Museum. Sleepy Hollow State Park, encompassing more than 2,000 acres, offers opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Other popular attractions are Dow Gardens, Potter Park Zoo, and W.J. Beal Botanical Garden. In addition, the community celebrates the Mint Festival during the second weekend of August every year. It features homemade crafts, food vendors, a flea market, and live entertainment.

St. Johns Transportation

Air transportation is available fron the Bishop International Airport.

St. Johns Higher Education

Michigan State University, Lansing Community College, Central Michigan University, and Northwood University are close to the city of St. Johns.

Comparative Profile of St. Johns, MI

Comparing St Johns to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

St Johns Almanac

St Johns Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

St Johns Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

St Johns Public Libraries

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St Johns Hospitals

CLINTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
805 S OAKLAND
(989) 224-6881
Emergency Service: Yes

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St Johns High Schools (2004)

ST. JOHNS HIGH SCHOOL
501 W. SICKLES STREET
989-227-4000
A magnet school.
Serves 1,075 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

St Johns Colleges

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