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Elkton, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
775
Population
775/sq mi density
$47,717
Median Income
$25,826 per capita
$84,500
Home Value
$148,140 Zillow
$891
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$47,717 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,500 home value, $891/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 641 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 775/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8183°N, 83.1810°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Tuscola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0439 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Elkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").