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Allen, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Hillsdale County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
212 Population 1,247/sq mi density
$61,667 Median Income $28,469 per capita
$121,400 Home Value $196,565 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 1,550 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$61,667 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Allen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,247/sq mi
Coordinates41.9580°N, 84.7684°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyHillsdale County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 44.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.6 / 100
Community Resilience68.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 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 63 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 94 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 146 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 31 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 73 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 147 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 137 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 112 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 116 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 144 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 134 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 117 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 140 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

388 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,155 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 56 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 100 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 26 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 86 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 42 km 23
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 54 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 48 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 55 km 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 87 km 5
May 11, 1974 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 84 km 5
Jul 4, 1969 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 2.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in

Allen has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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