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Bronson, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Branch County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,183
Population
1,593/sq mi density
$46,607
Median Income
$24,460 per capita
$93,900
Home Value
$169,908 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
477
Violent Crime/100K
2,166 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,607 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,900 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
477 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bronson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 38.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,593/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8721°N, 85.1908°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Branch County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 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 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Bronson has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").