Baldwin, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Lake County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,161
Population
914/sq mi density
$23,631
Median Income
$14,972 per capita
$104,100
Home Value
$148,217 Zillow
$646
Median Rent
42.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,631 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$104,100 home value, $646/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Baldwin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 61.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 836 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 914/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8976°N, 85.8572°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in |
Baldwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").