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Gladwin, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Gladwin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,081 Population 1,070/sq mi density
$43,638 Median Income $26,199 per capita
$111,700 Home Value $192,633 Zillow
$665 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
625 Violent Crime/100K 1,667 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,638 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $665/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
625 violent crimes/100K (64% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gladwin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation785 ft (239 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density1,070/sq mi
Coordinates43.9840°N, 84.4872°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyGladwin County County
Nearest AirportMbs International (MBS)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 48.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.9 / 100
Community Resilience57.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Sep 2, 1994.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

209 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 114 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 55 km 1
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 97 km 1
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 75 km 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF2 33 km 0
May 28, 1995 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF2 34 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 34 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 7, 1984 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 4, 1977 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) 7,478 63 km
1990 CRAWFORD15 6,868 79 km
2021 BRITTLE 5,912 80 km
2006 HUGHES LAKE FIRE 5,285 64 km
2000 NO PABLO 5,266 77 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,059 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,020 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,759 77 km
2018 BRITTLE 04/30/2018 3,484 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,349 82 km
2005 ROSCOMMON4 2,109 30 km
1987 OGEMAW22 1,952 61 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,844 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,796 82 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,751 100 km
1984 RIVER ROAD 1,693 100 km
2017 BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX 1,557 77 km
1988 OGEMAW13 1,547 56 km
2024 RANGE 30 24-03 RX 1,523 82 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,434 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Gladwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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