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Eaton Rapids, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Eaton County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
5,197
Population
1,432/sq mi density
$63,618
Median Income
$30,115 per capita
$140,600
Home Value
$245,828 Zillow
$944
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
594
Violent Crime/100K
1,553 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,618 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,600 home value, $944/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
594 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Eaton Rapids experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 881 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,432/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5097°N, 84.6519°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Eaton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Capital Region International (LAN) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in |
Eaton Rapids has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.4").