About Ithaca
Ithaca, MI is a small town located in central Michigan with an estimated population of 2,813.
Officially, Ithaca is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.72 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 492 residents per square mile.
📰 Ithaca News Today
- Mark James Jerome Obituary August 13, 2026 Smith Family Funeral Homes · Aug 13
- Althea May Powell Obituary (2026) - Ithaca, MI - Smith Family Funeral Homes - Ithaca Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Ithaca Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
- Max Roth Mills Obituary July 27, 2026 Smith Family Funeral Homes · Jul 27
- Marilyn B. Mockridge Obituary July 24, 2026 Smith Family Funeral Homes · Jul 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ithaca Unique
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ithaca
- Great Lakes Family Restaurant — american
- Chee Peng — chinese
- Country Chef Cafe
- JJ Ruby's
- Main Street Pizza — pizza
- Sip-n-Knit — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Gratiot County Area Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ithaca
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ithaca
- Ithaca High School
- North Elementary School
- South Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,813
Rank in state#212 of 533
Land area5.72 sq mi
Density492/sq mi
Coordinates43.2911, -84.5957