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Detroit Beach, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Monroe County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,231 Population 3,598/sq mi density
$73,478 Median Income $30,066 per capita
$163,400 Home Value $217,214 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
62 Violent Crime/100K 1,121 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,478 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Detroit Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density3,598/sq mi
Coordinates41.9311°N, 83.3283°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 41.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.4 / 100
Community Resilience86.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 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 M3.5 142 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 33 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 144 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 78 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 144 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 147 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 41 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 60 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 123 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 44 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 79 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 96 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 44 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 22 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 34 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 48 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 130 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

346 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,490 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 46 km 7
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 66 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 37 km 18
May 8, 1964 EF4 92 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 73 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 37 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 92 km 17
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 26 km 4
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 93 km 1
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 62 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 79 km 1
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 98 km 1
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 90 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 22 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 78 km 6
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 4, 1969 EF3 30 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Detroit Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.8").

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