Clio Michigan Map

About Clio, Michigan

Clio is a locality in Genesee County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,185. The population density is 754.2 people per km². Clio is located at 43.1775°N, 83.7341°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48420.

Clio, Michigan, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers and the persistent cultivation of the land. It lies 11.6 miles north-north-west of Flint, MI (from Flint, MI: bearing 348°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-west of Genesee. Rolling fields, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy embrace of humid air. The land here is fundamentally agricultural, a testament to generations who worked its clay-rich soil, and the occasional stand of mature oak or maple trees, remnants of the original woodlands, punctuate the open vistas. Even the sky seems to possess a certain generous breadth, an invitation to gaze upon the vastness that extends beyond the immediate surroundings, and in the late afternoon, the sun often casts a warm, buttery light across the farmland, lending a gentle, almost melancholic beauty to the afternoon. The history of Clio is deeply intertwined with the railroads and the fertile soil that drew settlers to this corner of Genesee County. Originally platted in the mid-19th century, its fortunes ebbed and flowed with the agricultural markets and the vital artery of the Grand Trunk Railroad, which brought goods and people to and from the burgeoning community. The local economy, while diversified over the years, still carries the imprint of its agricultural roots, with many residents engaged in farming or supporting industries. Clio retains a character of quiet resilience, a place where the pace of life allows for the simple observation of changing seasons and the enduring rhythm of community life, a sense often amplified by the soft glow of streetlights on a clear, starry night.

About This Clio Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Clio, Michigan with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Clio and Genesee County.

Detailed location data for Clio includes the ZIP code (48420), telephone area code (248), county seat of Genesee County (Flint), and school district assignment (Clio Area School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Clio is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.