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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
$196,701 Zillow
$542
Median Rent
34.2% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,278 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$192,500 home value, $542/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 39.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in |
Crystal has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.4").