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Beechwood, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Allegan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,736
Population
1,512/sq mi density
$68,484
Median Income
$37,624 per capita
$231,500
Home Value
$359,820 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
426
Violent Crime/100K
2,992 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$68,484 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$231,500 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
426 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Beechwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 605 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,512/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7990°N, 86.1218°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Allegan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in |
Beechwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.4").