Dowling, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
344
Population
57/sq mi density
$84,167
Median Income
$29,791 per capita
$235,200
Home Value
$275,582 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$84,167 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$235,200 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dowling experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 68.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 966 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5298°N, 85.2342°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Barry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Dowling has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.1").