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Kingsley, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,783
Population
1,341/sq mi density
$65,714
Median Income
$24,211 per capita
$248,900
Home Value
$332,920 Zillow
$981
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
305
Violent Crime/100K
1,840 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,714 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$248,900 home value, $981/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Kingsley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,018 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5885°N, 85.5241°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Grand Traverse County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in |
Kingsley has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.4").