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Bendon, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
284
Population
141/sq mi density
$69,625
Median Income
$20,160 per capita
$261,700
Home Value
$354,267 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
305
Violent Crime/100K
1,840 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$69,625 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$261,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bendon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 101.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6371°N, 85.8479°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Grand Traverse County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Bendon has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.6").