Eau Claire, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Cass County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
507
Population
570/sq mi density
$62,500
Median Income
$30,198 per capita
$130,000
Home Value
$266,065 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
185
Violent Crime/100K
185 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Eau Claire experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 86.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 711 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 570/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9839°N, 86.3075°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Michigan Regional (BEH) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in |
Eau Claire has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.9").