Athens, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Calhoun County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,149 Population 1,149/sq mi density
$58,438 Median Income $31,374 per capita
$141,800 Home Value $211,406 Zillow
$876 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,800 home value, $876/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Athens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 42.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation893 ft (272 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,149/sq mi
Coordinates42.0874°N, 85.2362°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyCalhoun County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 42.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.21"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.6 / 100
Community Resilience93.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 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 23 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 95 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 17 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 61 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

413 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 139 fatalities, 1,742 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 42 km 1
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 98 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 38 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 98 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 40 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 65 km 5
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 64 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 77 km 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 82 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 46 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 77 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 43 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 7 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 ALLEGAN6 1,077 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in

Athens has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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