Fenton, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Livingston County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
11,950
Population
1,797/sq mi density
$83,077
Median Income
$45,019 per capita
$211,700
Home Value
$365,975 Zillow
$1,323
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
169
Violent Crime/100K
2,405 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$83,077 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$211,700 home value, $1,323/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
169 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fenton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 52.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 897 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,797/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8006°N, 83.7177°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Livingston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bishop International (FNT) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 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 | - | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
Fenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.9").