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Houghton Lake, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Roscommon County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,761
Population
536/sq mi density
$50,861
Median Income
$30,791 per capita
$122,800
Home Value
$188,125 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
323
Violent Crime/100K
4,841 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,861 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
323 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Houghton Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 74.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,182 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3011°N, 84.7499°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Roscommon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in |
Houghton Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").