Gaylord, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Otsego County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,307
Population
827/sq mi density
$44,052
Median Income
$28,801 per capita
$170,300
Home Value
$265,409 Zillow
$844
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
522
Violent Crime/100K
3,430 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$44,052 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$170,300 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
522 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gaylord has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 140.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 827/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0213°N, 84.6818°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Otsego County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in |
Gaylord has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.1").