Gaastra, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Iron County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
324
Population
198/sq mi density
$57,500
Median Income
$22,769 per capita
$61,000
Home Value
$112,256 Zillow
39°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gaastra has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 67.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.5°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0557°N, 88.6050°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Iron County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in |
Gaastra has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 11°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.0").