Crystal Falls, Michigan

Crystal Falls, Michigan
Looking east at downtown Crystal Falls
Location within Iron County
Crystal Falls
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 46°5′50″N 88°19′56″W / 46.09722°N 88.33222°W / 46.09722; -88.33222
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyIron
Area
  Total
3.64 sq mi (9.42 km2)
  Land3.49 sq mi (9.05 km2)
  Water0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2)
Elevation
1,476 ft (450 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,598
  Density457.62/sq mi (176.66/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
49920
Area code906
FIPS code26-19140
GNIS feature ID0624170

Crystal Falls is a city and the county seat of Iron County, Michigan, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,598. The city is located within Crystal Falls Township, but is a separate municipal entity. The area first developed as a major center for iron mining and the timber industry; it has become increasingly popular for tourism in recent years.