Canadian Lakes, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Mecosta County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,701
Population
261/sq mi density
$69,069
Median Income
$40,368 per capita
$258,900
Home Value
$217,285 Zillow
$800
Median Rent
50.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,069 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$258,900 home value, $800/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Canadian Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 61.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 972 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5806°N, 85.3034°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Mecosta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Canadian Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").