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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
$485,646 Zillow
$1,032
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,472 median income, 0.5% 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 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 132.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in |
Elk Rapids has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.3").