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Garden, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Delta County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
163
Population
196/sq mi density
$35,250
Median Income
$29,236 per capita
$80,000
Home Value
$214,459 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
201
Violent Crime/100K
1,974 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$35,250 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
201 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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in |
Garden has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.1").