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Fenton, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Livingston County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
11,950 Population 1,797/sq mi density
$83,077 Median Income $45,019 per capita
$211,700 Home Value $348,401 Zillow
$1,323 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 1,799 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$83,077 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$211,700 home value, $1,323/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation897 ft (273 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density1,797/sq mi
Coordinates42.8006°N, 83.7177°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyLivingston County County
Nearest AirportBishop International (FNT)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 72 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 95 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 131 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 128 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 137 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 140 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 130 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 141 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 117 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 89 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 145 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 151 fatalities, 1,724 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 35 km 116
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 40 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 76 km 1
May 8, 1964 EF4 74 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 31 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 22 km 3
May 12, 1956 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 59 km 0
May 21, 1953 EF4 92 km 2
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 49 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 43 km 1
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 41 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 22 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 88 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.5 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in

Fenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.5").

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