Kincheloe, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Chippewa County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,875 Population 2,264/sq mi density
$53,333 Median Income $22,983 per capita
$98,100 Home Value $103,693 Zillow
$839 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$53,333 median income, 19.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,100 home value, $839/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Kincheloe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 94.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation796 ft (243 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density2,264/sq mi
Coordinates46.2688°N, 84.4568°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyChippewa County County
Nearest AirportChippewa County International (CIU)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 94.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.60"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.0 / 100
Community Resilience71.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1993 EF1 50 km 0
Jul 5, 1993 EF1 50 km 0
Aug 16, 1988 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 12, 1987 EF1 48 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 78 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 57 km 0
Aug 22, 1977 EF1 82 km 0
Aug 5, 1977 EF1 23 km 0
Jul 8, 2016 EF0 73 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF0 98 km 0
Aug 1, 2002 EF0 90 km 0
Aug 1, 2002 EF0 90 km 0
Aug 14, 1996 EF0 74 km 0
Aug 18, 1987 EF0 99 km 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF0 48 km 0
Apr 1, 1987 EF0 31 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF0 86 km 0
Jul 12, 1972 EF0 36 km 0
Jun 5, 1955 EF0 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DUCK LAKE (21,484 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 DUCK LAKE 21,484 83 km
2007 SLEEPER LAKE 17,623 86 km
1998 CAMP FAUNCE 1,922 24 km
1999 MACKINAC3 741 63 km
2019 RIFLE RANGE 729 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.9 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in Wettest
November 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 2.4 in

Kincheloe has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 14°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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