Clio, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Genesee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,165 Population 1,950/sq mi density
$50,678 Median Income $30,459 per capita
$119,100 Home Value $222,155 Zillow
$753 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
204 Violent Crime/100K 1,222 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$50,678 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,100 home value, $753/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Clio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 52.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation724 ft (221 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density1,950/sq mi
Coordinates43.1770°N, 83.7356°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyGenesee County County
Nearest AirportBishop International (FNT)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 52.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %72.6%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0436 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.7 / 100
Community Resilience70.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 23, 2022.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 82 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 132 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 125 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

375 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 148 fatalities, 1,593 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 13 km 116
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 77 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 83 km 1
May 8, 1964 EF4 93 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 73 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 20 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 45 km 0
May 21, 1953 EF4 97 km 2
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 2 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 9 km 1
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 17 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 81 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 82 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 21 km 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 87 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Clio has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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