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Lake Fenton, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Livingston County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
6,168
Population
1,117/sq mi density
$112,676
Median Income
$80,622 per capita
$372,800
Home Value
$348,401 Zillow
$1,343
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
139
Violent Crime/100K
1,934 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,676 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$372,800 home value, $1,343/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Fenton 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 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 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 | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 887 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8452°N, 83.7111°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Livingston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bishop International (FNT) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Lake Fenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.3").