Burton, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Genesee County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
29,529
Population
1,264/sq mi density
$57,767
Median Income
$30,262 per capita
$131,200
Home Value
$158,283 Zillow
$1,006
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
782
Violent Crime/100K
2,367 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$57,767 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,200 home value, $1,006/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
782 violent crimes/100K (106% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Burton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 52.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0007°N, 83.6182°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Genesee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bishop International (FNT) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0436 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in |
Burton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").