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Bruce Crossing, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ontonagon County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
266 Population 59/sq mi density
$70,417 Median Income $31,188 per capita
$105,100 Home Value $272,641 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
205 Violent Crime/100K 4,162 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,417 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bruce Crossing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 177.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates46.5394°N, 89.1779°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyOntonagon County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
86 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 177.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.2 / 100
Community Resilience67.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake No Rating
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

53 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 7, 1970 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 22, 1968 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 14, 1958 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 71 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 73 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 61 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 93 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 78 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 69 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 8, 2012 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 27, 2010 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 5, 2005 EF1 31 km 0
May 1, 2001 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 14, 1995 EF1 53 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF1 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 91 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 44 km
2009 PINERY 695 65 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 95 km
2022 LDF MARSH BURN 2022 503 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.9 in
February 15°F (-10°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 2.2 in

Bruce Crossing has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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