Gwinn, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Marquette County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,268 Population 451/sq mi density
$52,609 Median Income $27,851 per capita
$94,000 Home Value $201,359 Zillow
$684 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,609 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $684/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gwinn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The area receives 196.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,107 ft (337 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density451/sq mi
Coordinates46.2854°N, 87.4419°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMarquette County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 196.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.05"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.37"

Air Quality

AQI Median19.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.8 / 100
Community Resilience88.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

55 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 20 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 1991 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 19, 1992 EF2 58 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 14, 1984 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 20, 1972 EF2 32 km 0
Aug 22, 1968 EF2 83 km 0
May 6, 1964 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 8, 1959 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF1 73 km 0
Aug 31, 2020 EF1 65 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 67 km 0
Aug 11, 2016 EF1 67 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 54 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 34 km 0
Jun 8, 2012 EF1 71 km 0
Sep 30, 2002 EF1 71 km 0
Jun 10, 2000 EF1 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 48 km
1986 MARQUETTE11 3,983 7 km
1987 EIGHT MILE 3,475 84 km
1986 MARQUETTE13 2,491 7 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 95 km
2009 FALLS 820 29 km
2009 PINERY 695 90 km
1986 MARQUETTE10 671 29 km
1984 UNNAMED 575 69 km
2019 DUTCH MILL 551 46 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in
April 38°F (4°C) 2.5 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in Wettest
November 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in

Gwinn has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.4").

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