Carleton, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,635
Population
2,662/sq mi density
$63,826
Median Income
$31,928 per capita
$177,800
Home Value
$339,344 Zillow
$871
Median Rent
22.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,826 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,800 home value, $871/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Carleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. The area receives 45.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 615 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,662/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0572°N, 83.3898°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 32.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 8 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.48 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively 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 | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Carleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").