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Caro, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,284
Population
1,457/sq mi density
$41,940
Median Income
$25,267 per capita
$102,200
Home Value
$177,535 Zillow
$728
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
302
Violent Crime/100K
1,940 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,940 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,200 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Caro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 41.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 724 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4893°N, 83.4017°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Tuscola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0439 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | - | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Caro has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.1").