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Byron Center, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
6,817
Population
1,342/sq mi density
$112,324
Median Income
$46,534 per capita
$359,400
Home Value
$445,916 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
387
Violent Crime/100K
2,035 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,324 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$359,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
387 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Byron Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 74.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,342/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8095°N, 85.7264°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Barry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in |
Byron Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").