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Brutus, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Emmet County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
220 Population 78/sq mi density
$67,159 Median Income $24,245 per capita
$207,100 Home Value $406,461 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 1,073 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,159 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Brutus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 120.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation685 ft (209 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates45.4944°N, 84.7818°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyEmmet County County
Nearest AirportPellston Regional/Emmet County (PLN)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 120.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.7 / 100
Community Resilience96.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

65 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 65 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2022 EF3 58 km 2
Jul 3, 1974 EF3 52 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 98 km 1
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 31, 1977 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 19, 1975 EF2 81 km 0
May 8, 1964 EF2 74 km 0
May 8, 1964 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 13, 1961 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 4, 1957 EF2 71 km 0
Sep 1, 2014 EF1 68 km 0
Sep 1, 2014 EF1 82 km 0
Sep 1, 2014 EF1 79 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF1 35 km 0
Jun 13, 2004 EF1 86 km 0
Aug 1, 2002 EF1 38 km 0
Jul 3, 1999 EF1 80 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 9, 1993 EF1 47 km 0
Jul 5, 1993 EF1 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRAWFORD15 (6,868 ac, 1990).

Year Name Acres Distance
1990 CRAWFORD15 6,868 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,059 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,020 75 km
2022 BLUE LAKES 2,554 49 km
1998 CAMP FAUNCE 1,922 84 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,844 72 km
2024 RANGE 30 24-03 RX 1,523 88 km
1985 CRAWFORD45 1,412 74 km
2008 FOUR MILE 1,348 95 km
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (RANGE 9) 1,202 97 km
2011 HOWES LAKE 839 88 km
1999 MACKINAC3 741 76 km
2019 RIFLE RANGE 729 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 575 71 km
1987 KALKASKA17 520 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 2.4 in

Brutus has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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