Au Gres, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Arenac County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
982 Population 431/sq mi density
$65,852 Median Income $34,943 per capita
$154,300 Home Value $150,244 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$65,852 median income, 19.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,300 home value, $638/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Au Gres experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 49.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation586 ft (179 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density431/sq mi
Coordinates44.0442°N, 83.6934°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyArenac County County
Nearest AirportMbs International (MBS)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 49.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.43"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.3 / 100
Community Resilience83.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

185 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 66 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 96 km 1
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 31 km 1
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 26, 2021 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF2 88 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 100 km 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF2 35 km 0
May 28, 1995 EF2 68 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF2 37 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 7, 1984 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) 7,478 82 km
1990 CRAWFORD15 6,868 98 km
2021 BRITTLE 5,912 41 km
2006 HUGHES LAKE FIRE 5,285 71 km
2000 NO PABLO 5,266 65 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,759 42 km
2018 BRITTLE 04/30/2018 3,484 42 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,349 44 km
2005 ROSCOMMON4 2,109 76 km
1987 OGEMAW22 1,952 64 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,796 45 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,751 48 km
1984 RIVER ROAD 1,693 48 km
2017 BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX 1,557 40 km
1988 OGEMAW13 1,547 64 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,434 43 km
1998 OGEMAW16 1,391 69 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,276 44 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,217 41 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,168 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in

Au Gres has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.4").

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