Clare, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Clare County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,341
Population
896/sq mi density
$43,105
Median Income
$27,247 per capita
$124,800
Home Value
$227,703 Zillow
$792
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
183
Violent Crime/100K
1,126 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$43,105 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,800 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Clare experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8260°N, 84.7618°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Clare County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in |
Clare has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").