Eagle River, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
77
Population
12/sq mi density
$61,250
Median Income
$39,813 per capita
$286,100
Home Value
$198,061 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 28.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$286,100 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Eagle River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,059 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4044°N, 88.2612°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Keweenaw County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 86 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | No Rating |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in |
Eagle River has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (1.1").