Allendale, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
25,741 Population 1,108/sq mi density
$68,449 Median Income $25,657 per capita
$287,600 Home Value $402,194 Zillow
$1,081 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$68,449 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$287,600 home value, $1,081/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Allendale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 87.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation655 ft (200 m)
Area23.7 sq mi (61.3 km²)
Population Density1,108/sq mi
Coordinates42.9820°N, 85.9441°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyBarry County County
Nearest AirportGerald R Ford International (GRR)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 87.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.8 / 100
Community Resilience90.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 93 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 111 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

228 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 776 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956 EF5 43 km 17
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 5 km 5
May 13, 1980 EF3 78 km 5
May 13, 1980 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 17 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF3 81 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 19, 2009 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 19, 2009 EF2 57 km 0
May 21, 2001 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 4, 1994 EF2 71 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 85 km 0
Nov 27, 1989 EF2 85 km 0
May 30, 1989 EF2 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 ALLEGAN6 1,077 46 km
2018 SER 438 / WHITE RIVER 814 60 km
2019 UNNAMED 793 60 km
1994 COUNTY LINE 735 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in

Allendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.8").

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