Fife Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
359
Population
492/sq mi density
$67,188
Median Income
$38,253 per capita
$185,200
Home Value
$245,923 Zillow
$1,000
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,188 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,200 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fife Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The area receives 132.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,023 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5758°N, 85.3478°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Grand Traverse County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in |
Fife Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").