East Tawas, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Iosco County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,686
Population
956/sq mi density
$41,619
Median Income
$33,042 per capita
$114,400
Home Value
$198,267 Zillow
$569
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,619 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,400 home value, $569/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
East Tawas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 49.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 590 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 956/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2908°N, 83.4838°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Iosco County County |
| Nearest Airport | Alpena County Regional (APN) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
East Tawas has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").