Brethren, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Manistee County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
405
Population
316/sq mi density
$42,434
Median Income
$24,473 per capita
$104,500
Home Value
$219,030 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,434 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Brethren has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 92.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 724 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3048°N, 86.0167°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Manistee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 81 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0441 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.0 / 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in |
Brethren has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.8").