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 Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation990 ft (302 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density1,131/sq mi
Coordinates42.1464°N, 84.8097°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportKalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 40.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.91"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.2 / 100
Community Resilience91.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 52 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 74 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 148 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 20 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 85 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 133 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 128 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 129 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 147 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

400 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 74 fatalities, 1,140 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 36 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 55 km 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 42 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 79 km 1
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 72 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 51 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 43 km 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 77 km 5
May 11, 1974 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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").

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