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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = St. Johns, Michigan
| name = St. Johns, Michigan
|settlement_type = [[City]]
| official_name = City of St. Johns
|nickname = Mint City USA
| settlement_type = [[City]]
|motto =
| nickname = "S.J.", "[[Mentha|Mint]] City (U.S.A.)", "Mint Capital of the World"
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| image_caption = Clinton County Courthouse in downtown St. Johns
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| map_caption = Location within [[Clinton County, Michigan|Clinton County]]


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| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
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|image_caption = The Clinton County Courthouse, July 2014
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Michigan|County]]
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| government_type = [[City commission government|Commission–manager]]
| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name = Scott Dzurka
| leader_title1 = [[City manager|Manager]]
| leader_name1 = Chad Gamble
| established_title = Settled
| established_date = 1853
| established_title1 = Incorporated
| established_date1 = 1904


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'''St. Johns''' or '''Saint Johns'''<ref name=gnis/> is the largest city and [[county seat]] of [[Clinton County, Michigan|Clinton County]] in the U.S. state of [[Michigan]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The population was 7,698 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].


St. Johns is located in the north of Clinton County, surrounded by [[Bingham Township, Clinton County, Michigan|Bingham Township]] (although the two are administered independently). St. Johns is about {{convert|18|mi|km|}} north of [[Lansing, Michigan|Lansing]], Michigan's [[capital city]], and is part of the [[Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area]]. St. Johns has been nicknamed the "[[Mentha|Mint]] Capital of the World".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Group |first=Sinclair Broadcast |date=2010-06-23 |title=St. Johns is mint capital of the world |url=https://midmichigannow.com/archive/st-johns-is-mint-capital-of-the-world |access-date=2023-01-16 |website=WEYI |language=en}}</ref>
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|population_footnotes = <ref name="wwwcensusgov"/>
|population_total = 7865
|population_est = 7945
|pop_est_as_of = 2019
|population_density_km2 = 727.96
|population_density_sq_mi = 1885.38

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|elevation_m = 241
|elevation_ft = 791
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|postal_code_type = [[ZIP Code]]
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|website = http://www.ci.saint-johns.mi.us/
|footnotes =
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}}
'''St. Johns''' is a city in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Michigan]]. The population was 7,865 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. It is the [[county seat]] of [[Clinton County, Michigan|Clinton County]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.87|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-25|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25|df=}}</ref> The city is situated in [[Bingham Township, Clinton County, Michigan|Bingham Township]], but is administratively autonomous. A mixture of rich forests, plains and farmland (uniquely, mint fields) make up the St. Johns area, providing ample opportunity for outdoor sports and agriculture.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.87|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-25|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref> The city is situated in [[Bingham Township, Clinton County, Michigan|Bingham Township]], but is administratively autonomous. A mixture of rich forests, plains and farmland (uniquely, mint fields) make up the St. Johns area, providing ample opportunity for outdoor sports and agriculture.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2010= 7865
|2020= 7698
|estyear=2019
|estimate=7945
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
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|footnote=[https://www.michigan.gov/documents/MCD1960-1990C_33608_7.pdf U.S. Decennial Census]
|footnote=[https://www.michigan.gov/documents/MCD1960-1990C_33608_7.pdf U.S. Decennial Census]
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-11-25}}</ref> of 2010, there were 7,865 people, 3,147 households, and 2,011 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2032.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 3,451 housing units at an average density of {{convert|891.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.6% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-25}}</ref> of 2010, there were 7,865 people, 3,147 households, and 2,011 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2032.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 3,451 housing units at an average density of {{convert|891.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.6% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.6% of the population.


There were 3,147 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.
There were 3,147 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.
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== Culture ==
== Culture ==


The Wilson Center Auditorium on Cass Street puts on rock concerts and theatrical productions throughout the year. To date, they have brought in acts such as [[David Dondero]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lansingcitypulse.com/article-12676-turn-it-down.html|title=Turn it down|publisher=}}</ref> [[Hailey Wojcik]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2015/11/03/group-raises-money-renovate-wilson-center-auditorium/74877990/|title=Group raising money to renovate Wilson Center auditorium|date=3 November 2015|work=Lansing State Journal}}</ref> and [[Doug Mains and the City Folk]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://miserybay.usanethosting.com/wordpress/2013/01/cover-122/|title=Trio of bands to play at Wilson Center|work=.}}</ref>
The Wilson Center Auditorium on Cass Street puts on rock concerts and theatrical productions throughout the year. To date, they have brought in acts such as [[David Dondero]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lansingcitypulse.com/article-12676-turn-it-down.html|title=Turn it down}}</ref> [[Hailey Wojcik]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2015/11/03/group-raises-money-renovate-wilson-center-auditorium/74877990/|title=Group raising money to renovate Wilson Center auditorium|date=3 November 2015|work=Lansing State Journal}}</ref> and [[Doug Mains and the City Folk]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://miserybay.usanethosting.com/wordpress/2013/01/cover-122/|title=Trio of bands to play at Wilson Center}}</ref>


=== Mint Farming ===
=== Mint production ===


Near the turn of the century, high demand for mint oil in medicines and candy from companies like [[Wrigley Company|Wrigley]] caused a surge in demand for mint farming. The rich, organic, muck soil of Clinton County makes the area around St. Johns particularly well-suited for mint farming. As a result, many mint farmers cultivated mint.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://geo.msu.edu/extra/geogmich/mint.html|title=Mint in Michigan|website=geo.msu.edu}}</ref> The Crosby Mint Farm, established by J.E. Crosby in 1912, claims to be the oldest continuously family-operated mint farm in the United States.
Near the turn of the century, high demand for [[Mentha|mint]] oil in medicines and candy from companies like [[Wrigley Company|Wrigley]] caused a surge in demand for mint farming. The rich, organic, muck soil of Clinton County makes the area around St. Johns particularly well-suited for mint farming. As a result, many mint farmers cultivated mint.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://geo.msu.edu/extra/geogmich/mint.html|title=Mint in Michigan|website=geo.msu.edu}}</ref> The Crosby Mint Farm, established by J.E. Crosby in 1912, claims to be the oldest continuously family-operated mint farm in the United States.


Today Clinton County ranks first in Michigan in regards to total mint production.<ref name="Crosby">[http://peppermintjim.com/about-peppermint-jim-2/history-of-crosby-farm/ History of Crosby Farm]</ref><ref name="CCEA">{{cite web |url=http://www.cceami.org/ |title=Clinton County |publisher=Clinton county Economic Alliance |accessdate=December 15, 2017}}</ref>
Today Clinton County ranks first in Michigan in regards to total mint production.<ref name="Crosby">[http://peppermintjim.com/about-peppermint-jim-2/history-of-crosby-farm/ History of Crosby Farm]</ref><ref name="CCEA">{{cite web |url=http://www.cceami.org/ |title=Clinton County |publisher=Clinton county Economic Alliance |access-date=December 15, 2017}}</ref>
St. Johns is known as the Mint City and has been called "The Mint Capital of the World."<ref name="Usealman">{{cite news |url=http://nbc25news.com/archive/st-johns-is-mint-capital-of-the-world |title=St. Johns is mint capital of the world |first1=Kevin |last1=Usealman |date=June 23, 2010 |accessdate=December 15, 2017}}</ref>
St. Johns is known as the Mint City and has been called "The Mint Capital of the World."<ref name="Usealman">{{cite news |url=http://nbc25news.com/archive/st-johns-is-mint-capital-of-the-world |title=St. Johns is mint capital of the world |first1=Kevin |last1=Usealman |date=June 23, 2010 |access-date=December 15, 2017}}</ref>


Each year since 1985, St. Johns celebrates its mint farming heritage with the St. Johns Mint Festival. The festival typically takes place on the second weekend in August.
Each year since 1985, St. Johns celebrates its mint farming heritage with the St. Johns Mint Festival. The festival typically takes place on the second weekend in August.
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==Notable people==
==Notable people==


*[[Robert Asprin]] - science fiction and [[fantasy authors|fantasy author]]
*[[Robert Asprin]], science fiction and [[fantasy authors|fantasy author]]
*[[Roy Beechler]] - [[American football|football]] player and coach
*[[Roy Beechler]], [[American football|football]] player and coach
*[[Leo Burnett]] - advertising executive
*[[Leo Burnett]], advertising executive
*[[Myrtelle Canavan]] - pathologist, discovered [[Canavan Disease]]
*[[Myrtelle Canavan]], pathologist, discovered [[Canavan Disease]]
*[[Voltairine de Cleyre]] - anarchist writer and feminist
*[[Voltairine de Cleyre]], anarchist writer and feminist
*[[Eric Esch]] commonly referred to as Butterbean - former fighter<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/2017/07/11/butterbean-fighting-handmade-razors-and-growing-up-st-johns/466275001/|title=Butterbean on fighting, handmade razors and growing up in St. Johns|publisher=}}</ref>
*[[Eric Esch]], commonly referred to as Butterbean, former fighter<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/2017/07/11/butterbean-fighting-handmade-razors-and-growing-up-st-johns/466275001/|title=Butterbean on fighting, handmade razors and growing up in St. Johns}}</ref>
* Chris and Shane Houghton, creators of ''[[Big City Greens]]''.
* The Houghton brothers, creators of ''[[Big City Greens]]''
*[[Andrew Kehoe]], perpetrator of the [[Bath School Disaster]]
*[[Philip Orin Parmelee]] - aviator
*[[Philip Orin Parmelee]], aviator
*[[Oliver L. Spaulding]] - Civil War General in the [[23rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment]], Politician, and Regent of the [[University of Michigan]]
*[[Oliver L. Spaulding]], Civil War general in the [[23rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment]], politician, and regent of the [[University of Michigan]]<ref name="Davis">{{cite book |last=Davis |first=Henry Blaine Jr. |date=1998 |title=Generals in Khaki |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fJvvAAAAMAAJ&q=%22oliver+lyman+spaulding+(0-703)%22 |location=Raleigh, NC |publisher=Pentland Press |page=343 |isbn=978-1-5719-7088-6 |via=[[Google Books]]}}</ref>
*[[Lee Upton]] - poet, fiction writer, and literary critic
*[[Oliver Lyman Spaulding (general)|Oliver Lyman Spaulding]], U.S. Army brigadier general<ref name="Davis"/>
*[[Lee Upton]], poet, fiction writer, and literary critic
*[[Lola Carrier Worrell]], composer


== Places of Interest ==
== Places of interest ==


*Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum – Home of the Clinton County Historical Society. Built in 1858, the house holds the distinction of being the oldest brick residence in the city of St. Johns.
*Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum – Home of the Clinton County Historical Society. Built in 1858, the house holds the distinction of being the oldest brick residence in the city of St. Johns.
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| The East Ward School was constructed in 1876 from plans by Bay City architect Oliver Hidden. It was unusual for its size and its elaborate brickwork. In 1976 the school was named Teresa Merrill School in honor of longtime local educator Teresa A. Merrill.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://miserybay.usanethosting.com/wordpress/2015/02/eastward-4/|title=The East Ward Story, Teresa Merrill|date=27 February 2015|publisher=}}</ref> The school building has been replaced with a housing development and a preschool.
| The East Ward School was constructed in 1876 from plans by Bay City architect Oliver Hidden. It was unusual for its size and its elaborate brickwork. In 1976 the school was named Teresa Merrill School in honor of longtime local educator Teresa A. Merrill.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://miserybay.usanethosting.com/wordpress/2015/02/eastward-4/|title=The East Ward Story, Teresa Merrill|date=27 February 2015}}</ref> The school building has been replaced with a housing development and a preschool.
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| [[Paine-Gillam-Scott House]]
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| Built by prominent local businessman Robert M. Steel in 1887. At the time the hotel was built, and for many years later, the building was considered one of the finest hotels in the state. The building famously burned down in 1975.<ref>https://www.clinton-county.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/686</ref>
| Built by prominent local businessman Robert M. Steel in 1887. At the time the hotel was built, and for many years later, the building was considered one of the finest hotels in the state. The building famously burned down in 1975.<ref>https://www.clinton-county.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/686 {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
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| [[Giles J. Gibbs Building]]
| [[Giles J. Gibbs Building]]
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| Constructed in 1867, this building was originally home to a grocer. It is most notable for being home to the former Sugar Bowl Restaurant. The interior remains set up as a confectionery and soda fountain to this day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://catalog.archives.gov/id/25339192|title=Michigan SP Gibbs, Giles J., Building - Sugar Bowl|first=|last=Department of the Interior. National Park Service. (3/2/1934 - )|publisher=|via=US National Archives Research Catalog}}</ref>
| Constructed in 1867, this building was originally home to a grocer. It is most notable for being home to the former Sugar Bowl Restaurant. The interior remains set up as a confectionery and soda fountain to this day.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://catalog.archives.gov/id/25339192|title=Michigan SP Gibbs, Giles J., Building - Sugar Bowl|last=Department of the Interior. National Park Service. (3/2/1934 - )|series=File Unit: National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: Michigan, 1964 - 2013|via=US National Archives Research Catalog}}</ref>
|}
|}
Sites marked with a dagger (†) have been demolished.
Sites marked with a dagger (†) have been demolished.
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==Climate==
==Climate==
This [[climate|climatic]] region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, St. Johns has a [[humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=82702&cityname=St.+Johns%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&units=|title=St. Johns, Michigan Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)|work=Weatherbase}}</ref>
This [[climate|climatic]] region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, St. Johns has a [[humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=82702&cityname=St.+Johns%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&units=|title=St. Johns, Michigan Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)|work=Weatherbase}}</ref>

{{Weather box
|location = St. Johns, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1894–2016)
|single line = Y
|Jan record high F = 64
|Feb record high F = 69
|Mar record high F = 86
|Apr record high F = 89
|May record high F = 95
|Jun record high F = 100
|Jul record high F = 102
|Aug record high F = 102
|Sep record high F = 99
|Oct record high F = 89
|Nov record high F = 79
|Dec record high F = 69
|year record high F = 102
|Jan high F = 30.6
|Feb high F = 33.0
|Mar high F = 43.7
|Apr high F = 56.9
|May high F = 69.3
|Jun high F = 78.9
|Jul high F = 83.2
|Aug high F = 81.3
|Sep high F = 74.8
|Oct high F = 61.7
|Nov high F = 47.3
|Dec high F = 36.0
|year high F = 58.1
|Jan mean F = 24.2
|Feb mean F = 25.8
|Mar mean F = 34.9
|Apr mean F = 46.6
|May mean F = 58.8
|Jun mean F = 68.8
|Jul mean F = 72.8
|Aug mean F = 71.0
|Sep mean F = 63.9
|Oct mean F = 52.2
|Nov mean F = 40.0
|Dec mean F = 30.0
|year mean F = 49.1
|Jan low F = 17.7
|Feb low F = 18.6
|Mar low F = 26.1
|Apr low F = 36.4
|May low F = 48.2
|Jun low F = 58.7
|Jul low F = 62.3
|Aug low F = 60.7
|Sep low F = 53.1
|Oct low F = 42.6
|Nov low F = 32.8
|Dec low F = 24.1
|year low F = 40.1
|Jan record low F = −25
|Feb record low F = −22
|Mar record low F = −14
|Apr record low F = 5
|May record low F = 15
|Jun record low F = 29
|Jul record low F = 39
|Aug record low F = 38
|Sep record low F = 27
|Oct record low F = 14
|Nov record low F = −5
|Dec record low F = −14
|year record low F = −25
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation inch = 2.07
|Feb precipitation inch = 1.80
|Mar precipitation inch = 1.93
|Apr precipitation inch = 3.58
|May precipitation inch = 3.83
|Jun precipitation inch = 3.35
|Jul precipitation inch = 3.20
|Aug precipitation inch = 3.46
|Sep precipitation inch = 2.87
|Oct precipitation inch = 3.25
|Nov precipitation inch = 2.84
|Dec precipitation inch = 1.82
|year precipitation inch = 34.00
|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
|Jan precipitation days = 12.5
|Feb precipitation days = 9.8
|Mar precipitation days = 10.3
|Apr precipitation days = 11.9
|May precipitation days = 12.1
|Jun precipitation days = 10.1
|Jul precipitation days = 9.4
|Aug precipitation days = 10.2
|Sep precipitation days = 9.6
|Oct precipitation days = 11.3
|Nov precipitation days = 11.0
|Dec precipitation days = 10.8
|year precipitation days = 129.0
|source 1 = [[NOAA]]<ref name= NOAA >
{{cite web
| url = https://www.weather.gov/wrh/Climate?wfo=grr
| title = NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| access-date = September 4, 2021}}</ref><ref name=NCEI>
{{cite web
| url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USC00207280&format=pdf
| title = Station: Saint Johns, MI
| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020)
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| access-date = September 4, 2021}}</ref>
}}


== Crime rate ==
== Crime rate ==
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Crime in St. Johns is significantly lower when compared to the national average, and average-to-high when compared to surrounding cities.
Crime in St. Johns is significantly lower when compared to the national average, and average-to-high when compared to surrounding cities.


Violent Crime Rate in 2012 (higher number means more dangerous)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-St.-Johns-Michigan.html=Crime|title=Rates, City-Data St. Johns, MI|publisher=}}</ref>
Violent Crime Rate in 2012 (higher number means more dangerous)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-St.-Johns-Michigan.html=Crime|title=Rates, City-Data St. Johns, MI}}</ref>
* [[United States of America|U.S.]] Average: 214
* [[United States of America|U.S.]] Average: 214
* St. Johns: 95.5
* St. Johns: 95.5
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* [[Lansing, Michigan|Lansing]]: 422.7
* [[Lansing, Michigan|Lansing]]: 422.7


Reported Incidents from 2001–2012 in St. Johns, MI:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-St.-Johns-Michigan.html=|title=Crime Rates, City-Data St. Johns, MI|publisher=}}</ref>
Reported Incidents from 2001–2012 in St. Johns, MI:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-St.-Johns-Michigan.html=|title=Crime Rates, City-Data St. Johns, MI}}</ref>
* [[Rape]]: 35
* [[Rape]]: 35
* [[Arson]]: 9
* [[Arson]]: 9
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{{Clinton County, Michigan}}
{{Clinton County, Michigan}}
{{Michigan county seats}}


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[[Category:County seats in Michigan]]
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[[Category:Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area]]
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[[Category:Populated places established in 1853]]
[[Category:1853 establishments in Michigan]]

Latest revision as of 18:34, 22 July 2024

St. Johns, Michigan
City
City of St. Johns
Clinton County Courthouse in downtown St. Johns
Clinton County Courthouse in downtown St. Johns
Nickname(s): 
"S.J.", "Mint City (U.S.A.)", "Mint Capital of the World"
Location within Clinton County
Location within Clinton County
St. Johns is located in Michigan
St. Johns
St. Johns
Location within the state of Michigan
St. Johns is located in the United States
St. Johns
St. Johns
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 43°00′02″N 84°33′20″W / 43.00056°N 84.55556°W / 43.00056; -84.55556[1]
Country United States
State Michigan
County Clinton
Settled1853
Incorporated1904
Government
 • TypeCommission–manager
 • MayorScott Dzurka
 • ManagerChad Gamble
Area
[2]
 • Total4.21 sq mi (10.91 km2)
 • Land4.21 sq mi (10.91 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
791 ft (241 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,698
 • Density1,827.20/sq mi (705.45/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48879
Area code989 517
FIPS code26-70940[3]
GNIS feature ID1627030[1]
WebsiteOfficial website

St. Johns or Saint Johns[1] is the largest city and county seat of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan.[4] The population was 7,698 at the 2020 census.

St. Johns is located in the north of Clinton County, surrounded by Bingham Township (although the two are administered independently). St. Johns is about 18 miles (29 km) north of Lansing, Michigan's capital city, and is part of the Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area. St. Johns has been nicknamed the "Mint Capital of the World".[5]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.87 square miles (10.02 km2), all of it land.[6] The city is situated in Bingham Township, but is administratively autonomous. A mixture of rich forests, plains and farmland (uniquely, mint fields) make up the St. Johns area, providing ample opportunity for outdoor sports and agriculture.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18802,370—
18903,12731.9%
19003,3888.3%
19103,154−6.9%
19203,92524.4%
19303,9290.1%
19404,42212.5%
19504,95412.0%
19605,62913.6%
19706,67218.5%
19807,37610.6%
19907,284−1.2%
20007,4582.4%
20107,8655.5%
20207,698−2.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

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As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 7,865 people, 3,147 households, and 2,011 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,032.3 inhabitants per square mile (784.7/km2). There were 3,451 housing units at an average density of 891.7 per square mile (344.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 1.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 3,147 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city is 37.2. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

Culture

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The Wilson Center Auditorium on Cass Street puts on rock concerts and theatrical productions throughout the year. To date, they have brought in acts such as David Dondero,[8] Hailey Wojcik,[9] and Doug Mains and the City Folk.[10]

Mint production

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Near the turn of the century, high demand for mint oil in medicines and candy from companies like Wrigley caused a surge in demand for mint farming. The rich, organic, muck soil of Clinton County makes the area around St. Johns particularly well-suited for mint farming. As a result, many mint farmers cultivated mint.[11] The Crosby Mint Farm, established by J.E. Crosby in 1912, claims to be the oldest continuously family-operated mint farm in the United States.

Today Clinton County ranks first in Michigan in regards to total mint production.[12][13] St. Johns is known as the Mint City and has been called "The Mint Capital of the World."[14]

Each year since 1985, St. Johns celebrates its mint farming heritage with the St. Johns Mint Festival. The festival typically takes place on the second weekend in August.

Transportation

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Highways

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Airports

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Notable people

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Places of interest

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  • Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum – Home of the Clinton County Historical Society. Built in 1858, the house holds the distinction of being the oldest brick residence in the city of St. Johns.
  • Clinton Northern Railway Museum - Located in the former Grand Trunk Depot, the museum focuses on railroad history and its impact on small-town America. The museum features several restored railway cars.
  • IQhub at Agroliquid – Center for agricultural history, innovation and exploration. The IQhub is located inside AgroLiquid's world headquarters in St. Johns, Michigan. The 9,500 square foot agriculture education destination is home to exhibits chronicling the advancement of agriculture, from before the Europeans arrived in the Americas through the present day.

Registered Historic Buildings in St. Johns

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Name Image Location Michigan State Historic Site Michigan Historical Marker National Register of Historic Places Description
Coleman's Hotel Southeast corner of US-127 and French Rd. November 21, 1975 N/A N/A
Roswell C. Dexter House 200 S. Church St. November 1, 1988 N/A N/A
East Ward School † 106 N. Traver St. February 27, 1980 N/A May 12, 1980[17] The East Ward School was constructed in 1876 from plans by Bay City architect Oliver Hidden. It was unusual for its size and its elaborate brickwork. In 1976 the school was named Teresa Merrill School in honor of longtime local educator Teresa A. Merrill.[18] The school building has been replaced with a housing development and a preschool.
Paine-Gillam-Scott House 106 Maple St. January 18, 1980[19] 1988 N/A Lured by the railroad, John W. Paine (1821–1870) moved from the nearby Rochester Colony to St. Johns. In 1860 he built the town's first brick store and this house. The office was later added to this site. Dr. Samuel Gillam (1845–1908) remodeled the house in 1883. In 1904 he was joined by Dr. Walter M. Scott (1875–1934), who practiced here until his death. The Clinton County Historical Society restored the house in 1978 and the office in 1986.
Henry M. Perrin-Dr. Henry Palmer House 903 N. Clinton Ave. February 25, 1988 N/A N/A
St. John's Church 400 E. Walker St. February 23, 1981[19] 1990 N/A The congregation first organized in 1858, and built their first church in 1867. Shortly after the close of Easter evening services in 1893 the church burned. The congregation celebrated the first service in the current church on Easter Sunday 1894.[19]
St. Johns Union School † 205 West Baldwin St. February 27, 1980 N/A May 15, 1980[20] The Union School was a state-of-the-art school when it was built in 1885. It served as a school for the St. Johns district until 1986. The building has been replaced with a housing development.
Steel Hotel † West side of N. Clinton Ave. February 11, 1972 N/A N/A Built by prominent local businessman Robert M. Steel in 1887. At the time the hotel was built, and for many years later, the building was considered one of the finest hotels in the state. The building famously burned down in 1975.[21]
Giles J. Gibbs Building 12 N. Clinton Ave. N/A N/A March 15, 2000[22] Constructed in 1867, this building was originally home to a grocer. It is most notable for being home to the former Sugar Bowl Restaurant. The interior remains set up as a confectionery and soda fountain to this day.[23]

Sites marked with a dagger (†) have been demolished.

Climate

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This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, St. Johns has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[24]

Climate data for St. Johns, Michigan (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1894–2016)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 64
(18) 		69
(21) 		86
(30) 		89
(32) 		95
(35) 		100
(38) 		102
(39) 		102
(39) 		99
(37) 		89
(32) 		79
(26) 		69
(21) 		102
(39)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 30.6
(−0.8) 		33.0
(0.6) 		43.7
(6.5) 		56.9
(13.8) 		69.3
(20.7) 		78.9
(26.1) 		83.2
(28.4) 		81.3
(27.4) 		74.8
(23.8) 		61.7
(16.5) 		47.3
(8.5) 		36.0
(2.2) 		58.1
(14.5)
Daily mean °F (°C) 24.2
(−4.3) 		25.8
(−3.4) 		34.9
(1.6) 		46.6
(8.1) 		58.8
(14.9) 		68.8
(20.4) 		72.8
(22.7) 		71.0
(21.7) 		63.9
(17.7) 		52.2
(11.2) 		40.0
(4.4) 		30.0
(−1.1) 		49.1
(9.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 17.7
(−7.9) 		18.6
(−7.4) 		26.1
(−3.3) 		36.4
(2.4) 		48.2
(9.0) 		58.7
(14.8) 		62.3
(16.8) 		60.7
(15.9) 		53.1
(11.7) 		42.6
(5.9) 		32.8
(0.4) 		24.1
(−4.4) 		40.1
(4.5)
Record low °F (°C) −25
(−32) 		−22
(−30) 		−14
(−26) 		5
(−15) 		15
(−9) 		29
(−2) 		39
(4) 		38
(3) 		27
(−3) 		14
(−10) 		−5
(−21) 		−14
(−26) 		−25
(−32)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.07
(53) 		1.80
(46) 		1.93
(49) 		3.58
(91) 		3.83
(97) 		3.35
(85) 		3.20
(81) 		3.46
(88) 		2.87
(73) 		3.25
(83) 		2.84
(72) 		1.82
(46) 		34.00
(864)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 12.5 9.8 10.3 11.9 12.1 10.1 9.4 10.2 9.6 11.3 11.0 10.8 129.0
Source: NOAA[25][26]

Crime rate

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Crime in St. Johns is significantly lower when compared to the national average, and average-to-high when compared to surrounding cities.

Violent Crime Rate in 2012 (higher number means more dangerous)[27]

Reported Incidents from 2001–2012 in St. Johns, MI:[28]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: St. Johns, Michigan
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  5. ^ Group, Sinclair Broadcast (2010-06-23). "St. Johns is mint capital of the world". WEYI. Retrieved 2023-01-16. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  8. ^ "Turn it down".
  9. ^ "Group raising money to renovate Wilson Center auditorium". Lansing State Journal. 3 November 2015.
  10. ^ "Trio of bands to play at Wilson Center".
  11. ^ "Mint in Michigan". geo.msu.edu.
  12. ^ History of Crosby Farm
  13. ^ "Clinton County". Clinton county Economic Alliance. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  14. ^ Usealman, Kevin (June 23, 2010). "St. Johns is mint capital of the world". Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  15. ^ "Butterbean on fighting, handmade razors and growing up in St. Johns".
  16. ^ a b Davis, Henry Blaine Jr. (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press. p. 343. ISBN 978-1-5719-7088-6 – via Google Books.
  17. ^ "Asset Detail". npgallery.nps.gov.
  18. ^ "The East Ward Story, Teresa Merrill". 27 February 2015.
  19. ^ a b c "Michigan Historical Markers". secure1.state.mi.us.
  20. ^ "Asset Detail". npgallery.nps.gov.
  21. ^ https://www.clinton-county.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/686 [bare URL PDF]
  22. ^ "Asset Detail". npgallery.nps.gov.
  23. ^ Department of the Interior. National Park Service. (3/2/1934 - ). Michigan SP Gibbs, Giles J., Building - Sugar Bowl. File Unit: National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: Michigan, 1964 - 2013 – via US National Archives Research Catalog.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  24. ^ "St. Johns, Michigan Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
  25. ^ "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  26. ^ "Station: Saint Johns, MI". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  27. ^ "Rates, City-Data St. Johns, MI".
  28. ^ "Crime Rates, City-Data St. Johns, MI".
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