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Britton, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Monroe County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
695 Population 880/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $31,553 per capita
$157,500 Home Value $278,684 Zillow
$888 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 1,023 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,500 home value, $888/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Britton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation701 ft (214 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density880/sq mi
Coordinates41.9877°N, 83.8305°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 39.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.4 / 100
Community Resilience86.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively 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 High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 135 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 110 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 69 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 102 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 117 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 145 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 140 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 81 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 80 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 56 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 139 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 118 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 57 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 64 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 66 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 100 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 86 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

394 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,581 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 54 km 7
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 40 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 99 km 21
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 60 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 32 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 86 km 17
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 62 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 94 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 89 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 73 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 60 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 50 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 33 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 91 km 6
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Britton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").

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