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Elsie, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
951
Population
834/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$26,273 per capita
$107,600
Home Value
$192,179 Zillow
$692
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,600 home value, $692/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Elsie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 38.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 733 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 834/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0893°N, 84.3885°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Gratiot County County |
| Nearest Airport | Capital Region International (LAN) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Elsie has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.3").