Kalamazoo, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalamazoo County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
73,132
Population
2,968/sq mi density
$48,965
Median Income
$27,514 per capita
$164,500
Home Value
$243,052 Zillow
$1,031
Median Rent
33.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
1,289
Violent Crime/100K
3,508 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,965 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$164,500 home value, $1,031/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,289 violent crimes/100K (239% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kalamazoo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 64.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 24.6 sq mi (63.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,968/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2752°N, 85.5885°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Kalamazoo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 63.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in |
Kalamazoo has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.3").