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Alanson, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Emmet County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
943
Population
962/sq mi density
$61,563
Median Income
$28,545 per capita
$121,200
Home Value
$294,947 Zillow
$521
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
83
Violent Crime/100K
1,073 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $521/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Alanson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 120.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 595 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 962/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4425°N, 84.7869°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Emmet County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pellston Regional/Emmet County (PLN) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in |
Alanson has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").