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Howard City, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Montcalm County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,683
Population
695/sq mi density
$52,663
Median Income
$26,087 per capita
$143,800
Home Value
$266,259 Zillow
$708
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
116
Violent Crime/100K
1,230 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,663 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $708/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Howard City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 72.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 882 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 695/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3933°N, 85.4661°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Montcalm County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in |
Howard City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.5").