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Indian River, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Cheboygan County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,210
Population
171/sq mi density
$60,750
Median Income
$47,330 per capita
$218,000
Home Value
$296,817 Zillow
$844
Median Rent
49.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
251
Violent Crime/100K
2,871 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,750 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$218,000 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Indian River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 120.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 737 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4298°N, 84.6220°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Cheboygan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pellston Regional/Emmet County (PLN) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in |
Indian River has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").