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Carsonville, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
433
Population
373/sq mi density
$55,313
Median Income
$22,877 per capita
$99,000
Home Value
$189,307 Zillow
$988
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
268
Violent Crime/100K
3,373 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,313 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $988/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
268 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Carsonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 796 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4257°N, 82.6730°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Sanilac County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Clair County International (PHN) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| 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 | - | 42 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in |
Carsonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.4").