Harbor Springs, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Emmet County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,015
Population
781/sq mi density
$60,556
Median Income
$61,916 per capita
$368,100
Home Value
$579,505 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
79
Violent Crime/100K
158 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,556 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$368,100 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Harbor Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 123.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 781/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4325°N, 84.9891°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Emmet County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pellston Regional/Emmet County (PLN) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Harbor Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.7").