Indian River, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Cheboygan County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,210
Population
171/sq mi density
$60,750
Median Income
$47,330 per capita
$218,000
Home Value
$319,765 Zillow
$844
Median Rent
49.7% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,750 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$218,000 home value, $844/mo rent
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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 120.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
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
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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Indian River has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 18°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.1").