Elk Rapids, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,558
Population
944/sq mi density
$78,472
Median Income
$47,905 per capita
$348,400
Home Value
$518,408 Zillow
$1,032
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,472 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$348,400 home value, $1,032/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Elk Rapids experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 114.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 592 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 944/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8980°N, 85.4045°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Grand Traverse County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 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 | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in |
Elk Rapids has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.2").