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Hardwood Acres, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
735
Population
1,387/sq mi density
$107,128
Median Income
$41,030 per capita
$240,500
Home Value
$386,757 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
305
Violent Crime/100K
1,840 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,128 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hardwood Acres has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 101.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 822 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,387/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7196°N, 85.8221°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Grand Traverse County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in |
Hardwood Acres has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").