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Deckerville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,057 Population 846/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $25,989 per capita
$81,900 Home Value $192,803 Zillow
$802 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
268 Violent Crime/100K 3,373 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,900 home value, $802/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
268 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Deckerville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 47.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation816 ft (249 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density846/sq mi
Coordinates43.5265°N, 82.7420°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountySanilac County County
Nearest AirportSt Clair County International (PHN)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 47.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.0 / 100
Community Resilience68.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 23, 2022.

May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

151 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 468 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 8, 1964 EF4 96 km 11
May 12, 1956 EF4 96 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 55 km 0
May 21, 1953 EF4 68 km 2
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 81 km 1
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 36 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 94 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 26, 2021 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF2 86 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 21, 1996 EF2 44 km 0
Oct 4, 1990 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 7, 1984 EF2 70 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF2 78 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 - 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 1.9 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 49°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in

Deckerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.6").

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