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Baraga, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Baraga County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,948
Population
818/sq mi density
$39,297
Median Income
$13,597 per capita
$101,000
Home Value
$161,370 Zillow
$434
Median Rent
20.1% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
66
Violent Crime/100K
1,258 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$39,297 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $434/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Baraga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 707 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 818/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7753°N, 88.5012°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Baraga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | No Rating |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in |
Baraga has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.5").