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Dearborn Heights, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
62,099 Population 5,290/sq mi density
$61,035 Median Income $29,331 per capita
$174,900 Home Value $208,298 Zillow
$1,260 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
410 Violent Crime/100K 1,579 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$61,035 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,900 home value, $1,260/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
410 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Dearborn Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 30.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.4 km²)
Population Density5,290/sq mi
Coordinates42.3357°N, 83.2888°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.1"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 30.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0422 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)17.6 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.48 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.33 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)11.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.2 / 100
Community Resilience58.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 119 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 33 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 146 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 73 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 75 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 105 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 89 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 76 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 141 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 89 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 55 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 26 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 83 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 93 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

341 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 176 fatalities, 1,976 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 97 km 116
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 90 km 7
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 23 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 78 km 18
May 8, 1964 EF4 53 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 42 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 11 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 81 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 66 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 91 km 0
May 21, 1953 EF4 86 km 2
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 98 km 1
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 22 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 81 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 89 km 1
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 48 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Dearborn Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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