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Croswell, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,667
Population
1,130/sq mi density
$55,101
Median Income
$26,298 per capita
$136,500
Home Value
$198,460 Zillow
$643
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
619
Violent Crime/100K
928 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,101 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,500 home value, $643/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
619 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Croswell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2728°N, 82.6167°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Sanilac County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Clair County International (PHN) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | - | 26 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Croswell has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.6").