Garden, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Delta County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
163
Population
196/sq mi density
$35,250
Median Income
$29,236 per capita
$80,000
Home Value
$226,012 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
269
Violent Crime/100K
781 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,250 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Garden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 46.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 586 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 196/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7693°N, 86.5573°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Delta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in |
Garden has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.5").