Frankenmuth, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
5,108
Population
1,637/sq mi density
$84,583
Median Income
$52,627 per capita
$277,600
Home Value
$324,698 Zillow
$814
Median Rent
19.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
230
Violent Crime/100K
672 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$84,583 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$277,600 home value, $814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Frankenmuth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 40.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,637/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3328°N, 83.7391°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Tuscola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0439 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
Frankenmuth has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").