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Escanaba, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Menominee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,374
Population
971/sq mi density
$40,169
Median Income
$30,207 per capita
$116,600
Home Value
$170,691 Zillow
$661
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
495
Violent Crime/100K
1,830 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$40,169 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,600 home value, $661/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
495 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Escanaba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 46.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 613 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 971/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7463°N, 87.0836°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Menominee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
Escanaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.1").