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Hopkins, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
794 Population 1,654/sq mi density
$77,188 Median Income $31,132 per capita
$220,000 Home Value $326,181 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$77,188 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $738/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hopkins 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 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation703 ft (214 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density1,654/sq mi
Coordinates42.6251°N, 85.7633°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyBarry County County
Nearest AirportGerald R Ford International (GRR)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

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 51 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 97 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 79 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

294 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 796 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956 EF5 38 km 17
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 65 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 46 km 5
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 76 km 0
May 13, 1980 EF3 36 km 5
May 13, 1980 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF3 50 km 0
Aug 6, 2024 EF2 66 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 82 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF2 90 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 7 138 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 23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in

Hopkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.7").

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