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Kentwood, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
54,114
Population
2,587/sq mi density
$73,647
Median Income
$35,843 per capita
$249,000
Home Value
$323,449 Zillow
$1,205
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
310
Violent Crime/100K
2,125 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,647 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$249,000 home value, $1,205/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
310 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kentwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 20.9 sq mi (54.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,587/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8848°N, 85.5925°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Barry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Kentwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").