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Burr Oak, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · St. Joseph County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
867 Population 858/sq mi density
$62,625 Median Income $26,287 per capita
$101,300 Home Value $178,027 Zillow
$1,022 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
850 Violent Crime/100K 728 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,625 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,300 home value, $1,022/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
850 violent crimes/100K (124% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Burr Oak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation881 ft (269 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density858/sq mi
Coordinates41.8474°N, 85.3239°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountySt. Joseph County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.9 / 100
Community Resilience66.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 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 44 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 121 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 40 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 33 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 110 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 134 fatalities, 1,750 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 40 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 18 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 27 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 79 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 31
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 85 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 92 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 41 km 1
May 15, 1986 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 97 km 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 60 km 5
May 13, 1980 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 49 km 5
Nov 26, 1965 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 7 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°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

Burr Oak has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°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").

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