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Constantine, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · St. Joseph County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,196 Population 1,339/sq mi density
$71,929 Median Income $28,240 per capita
$110,600 Home Value $194,519 Zillow
$708 Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,929 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,600 home value, $708/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Constantine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density1,339/sq mi
Coordinates41.8380°N, 85.6652°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountySt. Joseph County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 41.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.9 / 100
Community Resilience66.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 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 48 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 138 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 62 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 33 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

432 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 143 fatalities, 1,875 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 85 km 1
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 24 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 43 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 55 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 53 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 49 km 31
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 68 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 60 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 87 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 59 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 52 km 5
May 13, 1980 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 49 km 5
Nov 26, 1965 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 93 km 10
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 ALLEGAN6 1,077 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Constantine has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.6").

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