Carp Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Emmet County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
407
Population
198/sq mi density
$27,318
Median Income
$21,835 per capita
$170,800
Home Value
$253,956 Zillow
$565
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$27,318 median income, 8.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$170,800 home value, $565/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Carp Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 79.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 733 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6969°N, 84.7503°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Emmet County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pellston Regional/Emmet County (PLN) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Carp Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 18°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.1").