Jenison, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
17,334
Population
2,958/sq mi density
$86,063
Median Income
$36,463 per capita
$257,600
Home Value
$367,586 Zillow
$1,962
Median Rent
42.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,063 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$257,600 home value, $1,962/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Jenison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 77.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 658 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,958/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9019°N, 85.8273°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Barry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in |
Jenison has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.1").