Allendale, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County

3.4 /5.0

B Good

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

48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

320 Violent Crime/100K 2,416 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$68,449 median income, 5.6% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$287,600 home value, $1,081/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

320 violent crimes/100K

Education

4.4 / 5.0

42.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Allendale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 74.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	48.0°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	655 ft (200 m)
Area	23.7 sq mi (61.3 km²)
Population Density	1,108/sq mi
Coordinates	42.9820°N, 85.9441°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Barry County County
Nearest Airport	Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 74.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.13"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	46.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.8 / 100
Community Resilience	90.9 / 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	24°F (-5°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	2.4 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.3 in
July	71°F (22°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.7 in
September	62°F (17°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
October	51°F (10°C)	2.9 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.2 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	3.0 in

Allendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.4").

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