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Grayling, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Crawford County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,638
Population
799/sq mi density
$31,719
Median Income
$21,846 per capita
$131,800
Home Value
$172,981 Zillow
$879
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
382
Violent Crime/100K
3,983 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$31,719 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$131,800 home value, $879/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Grayling has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 88.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 799/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6580°N, 84.7111°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in |
Grayling has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").