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Chassell, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
905 Population 250/sq mi density
$55,417 Median Income $37,638 per capita
$170,700 Home Value $261,219 Zillow
$711 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 1,258 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,417 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,700 home value, $711/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Chassell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation765 ft (233 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density250/sq mi
Coordinates47.0361°N, 88.5307°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyKeweenaw County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.1 / 100
Community Resilience88.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake No Rating
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 22, 1968 EF2 43 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 86 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 73 km 0
Jun 8, 2012 EF1 48 km 0
Aug 19, 1973 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 30, 1953 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 6, 2014 EF0 80 km 0
Aug 19, 2011 EF0 63 km 0
Aug 11, 2011 EF0 84 km 0
Aug 28, 2003 EF0 57 km 0
Jul 14, 1995 EF0 95 km 0
May 12, 1988 EF0 76 km 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF0 29 km 0
Sep 8, 1980 EF0 91 km 0
Sep 8, 1980 EF0 36 km 0
Jun 20, 1979 EF0 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 74 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 51 km
2009 FALLS 820 91 km
2009 PINERY 695 32 km
1986 MARQUETTE10 671 91 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.0 in
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
August 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.8 in

Chassell has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 16°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (1.9").

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