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Ithaca, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,831
Population
495/sq mi density
$62,375
Median Income
$30,148 per capita
$126,600
Home Value
$194,519 Zillow
$802
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
238
Violent Crime/100K
1,501 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,375 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,600 home value, $802/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ithaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 39.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 757 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2911°N, 84.5957°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Gratiot County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.3 / 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 Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Ithaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").