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Bad Axe, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Huron County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,010
Population
1,292/sq mi density
$47,535
Median Income
$29,164 per capita
$106,700
Home Value
$171,859 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
239
Violent Crime/100K
1,437 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$47,535 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,700 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
239 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bad Axe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 759 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8049°N, 82.9983°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Huron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0424 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | - | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Bad Axe has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.6").