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Benzonia, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Benzie County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
735
Population
650/sq mi density
$61,161
Median Income
$31,083 per capita
$195,800
Home Value
$310,548 Zillow
$1,292
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
213
Violent Crime/100K
1,953 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,161 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$195,800 home value, $1,292/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Benzonia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 93.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 809 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6161°N, 86.0989°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Benzie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0427 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in |
Benzonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").