Hickory Corners, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
151 Population 73/sq mi density
$96,105 Median Income $44,678 per capita
$260,200 Home Value $392,749 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,105 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$260,200 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hickory Corners experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 64.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates42.4344°N, 85.3859°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyBarry County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 64.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.8 / 100
Community Resilience90.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 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)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 22 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 76 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 43 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

369 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 89 fatalities, 1,514 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956 EF5 72 km 17
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 22 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 30 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 76 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 77 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 80 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 78 km 5
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 40 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 84 km 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 31 km 5
May 13, 1980 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF3 64 km 0
Aug 6, 2024 EF2 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 ALLEGAN6 1,077 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in

Hickory Corners has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.9").

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