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Amasa, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Iron County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
262 Population 65/sq mi density
$35,536 Median Income $22,536 per capita
$56,900 Home Value $149,222 Zillow
$333 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 1,265 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$35,536 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,900 home value, $333/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Amasa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates46.2288°N, 88.4582°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyIron County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
18% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.3 / 100
Community Resilience73.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

69 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 24 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 11, 1987 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 71 km 0
May 30, 1994 EF2 84 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 16, 1972 EF2 90 km 0
Aug 22, 1968 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 8, 1959 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF1 80 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 81 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 29 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 81 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 35 km 0
Aug 11, 2016 EF1 85 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 46 km
1986 MARQUETTE11 3,983 85 km
1986 MARQUETTE13 2,491 80 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 41 km
2009 FALLS 820 56 km
2009 PINERY 695 60 km
1986 MARQUETTE10 671 55 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 1.5 in

Amasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 11°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.0").

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