Charlotte, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Eaton County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
9,269
Population
1,437/sq mi density
$63,385
Median Income
$28,059 per capita
$140,500
Home Value
$243,128 Zillow
$779
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
423
Violent Crime/100K
1,918 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,385 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,500 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
423 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Charlotte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5662°N, 84.8318°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Eaton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Capital Region International (LAN) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in |
Charlotte has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.7").