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Detroit, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
636,644
Population
4,589/sq mi density
$39,575
Median Income
$24,029 per capita
$76,800
Home Value
$74,828 Zillow
$1,034
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
1,965
Violent Crime/100K
4,303 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$39,575 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,800 home value, $1,034/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,965 violent crimes/100K (417% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Detroit experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 138.7 sq mi (359.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,589/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3830°N, 83.1022°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.7 / 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)
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 | - | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Detroit has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").