Brownlee Park, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Calhoun County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,037 Population 1,008/sq mi density
$31,653 Median Income $16,963 per capita
$73,200 Home Value $174,076 Zillow
$587 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,653 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,200 home value, $587/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Brownlee Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 64.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation914 ft (279 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density1,008/sq mi
Coordinates42.3283°N, 85.1337°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyCalhoun County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 64.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.21"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.6 / 100
Community Resilience93.6 / 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 Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 26 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 68 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 22 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

398 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,457 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956 EF5 96 km 17
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 35 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 15 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 67 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 60 km 21
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 89 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 20 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 63 km 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 90 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 48 km 5
May 11, 1974 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 ALLEGAN6 1,077 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in

Brownlee Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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