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Auburn, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Midland County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,045
Population
1,929/sq mi density
$68,935
Median Income
$38,477 per capita
$157,500
Home Value
$221,085 Zillow
$1,036
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
118
Violent Crime/100K
1,292 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,935 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,500 home value, $1,036/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Auburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,929/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6020°N, 84.0751°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Midland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.2").