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Grand Ledge, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Eaton County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
7,797
Population
2,015/sq mi density
$66,515
Median Income
$42,049 per capita
$189,300
Home Value
$291,009 Zillow
$944
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
64
Violent Crime/100K
1,170 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,515 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,300 home value, $944/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Ledge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 50.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,015/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7529°N, 84.7449°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Eaton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Capital Region International (LAN) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in |
Grand Ledge has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.4").