Charlotte, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Eaton County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

9,269 Population 1,437/sq mi density

$63,385 Median Income $28,059 per capita

$140,500 Home Value $230,370 Zillow

$779 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

308 Violent Crime/100K 1,926 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$63,385 median income, 3.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$140,500 home value, $779/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

308 violent crimes/100K

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 35.8"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 38.1"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.66"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	61 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	32 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	50 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

420 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 181 fatalities, 1,873 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953	EF5	100 km	116
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	67 km	0
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	22 km	1
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	41 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	35 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	86 km	21
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	97 km	23
Jul 4, 1957	EF4	90 km	0
Mar 15, 2012	EF3	74 km	0
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	3 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	21 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	96 km	0
May 15, 1986	EF3	72 km	0
Jun 15, 1982	EF3	45 km	1
May 13, 1980	EF3	79 km	5
May 11, 1974	EF3	70 km	1
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	85 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	67 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	39 km	0
Aug 22, 1964	EF3	83 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1988	ALLEGAN6	1,077	99 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-5°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-4°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	2.4 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.1 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.5 in
July	71°F (21°C)	2.9 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	3.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
October	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
November	38°F (4°C)	2.7 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.4 in

Charlotte has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.4").

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