Cassopolis, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Cass County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,763
Population
877/sq mi density
$40,529
Median Income
$22,984 per capita
$99,700
Home Value
$280,573 Zillow
$827
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
409
Violent Crime/100K
759 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$40,529 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,700 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cassopolis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 86.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 884 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 877/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9125°N, 86.0082°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Cassopolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.4").