Crystal, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
966
Population
350/sq mi density
$50,278
Median Income
$30,045 per capita
$192,500
Home Value
$208,276 Zillow
$542
Median Rent
34.2% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,278 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$192,500 home value, $542/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Crystal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 72.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 808 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 350/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2590°N, 84.9319°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Gratiot County County |
| Nearest Airport | Capital Region International (LAN) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Crystal has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.9").