Homer, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Jackson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,584
Population
1,131/sq mi density
$49,271
Median Income
$23,841 per capita
$119,600
Home Value
$191,255 Zillow
$734
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,271 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,600 home value, $734/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Homer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 990 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1464°N, 84.8097°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Homer has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.9").