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Cedar, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
26
Population
144/sq mi density
$51,875
Median Income
$41,096 per capita
$793
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
305
Violent Crime/100K
1,840 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cedar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 143.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 603 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8467°N, 85.7941°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Grand Traverse County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in |
Cedar has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.5").