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Adrian, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Lenawee County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,493 Population 2,558/sq mi density
$42,851 Median Income $25,696 per capita
$119,900 Home Value $180,007 Zillow
$939 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
689 Violent Crime/100K 2,346 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,851 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,900 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
689 violent crimes/100K (81% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Adrian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 26.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.1 km²)
Population Density2,558/sq mi
Coordinates41.8988°N, 84.0448°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyLenawee County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 26.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0448 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience81.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 120 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 110 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 89 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 87 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 125 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 136 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 129 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 95 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 84 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 138 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 60 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 121 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 62 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 80 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 86 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 95 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 99 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

402 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 115 fatalities, 1,920 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 57 km 7
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 100 km 1
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 80 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 45 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 95 km 23
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 74 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 42 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 76 km 17
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 50 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 80 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 77 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 66 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 57 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 58 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in

Adrian has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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