Free Soil, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Manistee County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
139
Population
134/sq mi density
$50,000
Median Income
$25,588 per capita
$91,000
Home Value
$273,547 Zillow
$867
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,000 home value, $867/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Free Soil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 119.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 678 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1071°N, 86.2110°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Manistee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 91 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0441 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Free Soil has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").