Dowling, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

344 Population 57/sq mi density

$84,167 Median Income $29,791 per capita

$235,200 Home Value $252,061 Zillow

48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

219 Violent Crime/100K 1,467 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$84,167 median income, 5.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$235,200 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

219 violent crimes/100K

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 68.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 39.6"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 68.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.86"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	36 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	60 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	45 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

368 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,473 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956	EF5	82 km	17
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	21 km	1
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	38 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	57 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	78 km	5
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	89 km	23
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	60 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	83 km	21
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	34 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	32 km	0
May 15, 1986	EF3	70 km	0
Jun 15, 1982	EF3	74 km	1
May 13, 1980	EF3	88 km	0
May 13, 1980	EF3	47 km	5
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	60 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	14 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	35 km	0
Apr 3, 1956	EF3	79 km	0
Aug 6, 2024	EF2	70 km	0
May 7, 2024	EF2	52 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1988	ALLEGAN6	1,077	66 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	35°F (1°C)	2.4 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.7 in
July	71°F (21°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.5 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
October	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.9 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.6 in

Dowling has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.4").

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