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Holly, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,971 Population 2,110/sq mi density
$61,221 Median Income $36,723 per capita
$174,900 Home Value $312,940 Zillow
$974 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
81 Violent Crime/100K 647 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,221 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,900 home value, $974/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Holly experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density2,110/sq mi
Coordinates42.7988°N, 83.6230°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyOakland County County
Nearest AirportOakland County International (PTK)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0451 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 80 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 91 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 137 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 121 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 133 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 139 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 124 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 140 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 113 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 84 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 141 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 97 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

426 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 151 fatalities, 1,711 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 38 km 116
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 35 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 1
May 8, 1964 EF4 66 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 32 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 69 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 23 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 53 km 0
May 21, 1953 EF4 85 km 2
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 42 km 1
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 60 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 38 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 90 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 79 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.5 in
March 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in

Holly has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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