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Allegan, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalamazoo County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,182
Population
1,346/sq mi density
$42,261
Median Income
$24,191 per capita
$161,100
Home Value
$271,916 Zillow
$1,024
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
198
Violent Crime/100K
933 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,261 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$161,100 home value, $1,024/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Allegan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5311°N, 85.8392°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Kalamazoo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in |
Allegan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.6").