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Cassopolis, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Cass County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,763
Population
877/sq mi density
$40,529
Median Income
$22,984 per capita
$99,700
Home Value
$256,687 Zillow
$827
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
118
Violent Crime/100K
826 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$40,529 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,700 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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 | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in |
Cassopolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.8").