Bangor, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Van Buren County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,113
Population
1,194/sq mi density
$50,714
Median Income
$21,859 per capita
$106,800
Home Value
$206,558 Zillow
$629
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
1,221
Violent Crime/100K
1,984 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$50,714 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,800 home value, $629/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,221 violent crimes/100K (221% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bangor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 109.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 652 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3124°N, 86.1134°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Van Buren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Bangor has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").