Grand Rapids, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ionia County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
197,768
Population
4,416/sq mi density
$65,526
Median Income
$33,953 per capita
$225,500
Home Value
$307,094 Zillow
$1,191
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
910
Violent Crime/100K
2,506 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,526 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$225,500 home value, $1,191/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
910 violent crimes/100K (140% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Rapids experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 77.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 45.3 sq mi (117.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9612°N, 85.6556°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Ionia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in |
Grand Rapids has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.1").