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Crystal Falls, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Iron County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,734 Population 497/sq mi density
$59,712 Median Income $26,480 per capita
$79,900 Home Value $149,222 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
221 Violent Crime/100K 1,472 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,712 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,900 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Crystal Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,434 ft (437 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates46.0902°N, 88.3214°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyIron County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
18% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.3 / 100
Community Resilience73.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

78 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 25 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 1991 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 64 km 0
May 30, 1994 EF2 76 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 12 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 16, 1972 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 20, 1972 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 22, 1968 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 8, 1959 EF2 43 km 0
May 17, 1958 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF1 61 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF1 92 km 0
Aug 31, 2020 EF1 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 51 km
1986 MARQUETTE11 3,983 78 km
1986 MARQUETTE13 2,491 71 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 59 km
2009 FALLS 820 55 km
2009 PINERY 695 76 km
1986 MARQUETTE10 671 54 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.5 in

Crystal Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 11°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.9").

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