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Lake Isabella, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Mecosta County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,931
Population
555/sq mi density
$76,923
Median Income
$36,986 per capita
$176,800
Home Value
$253,548 Zillow
$1,139
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
240
Violent Crime/100K
1,872 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,923 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,800 home value, $1,139/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Isabella has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 61.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 904 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 555/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6441°N, 85.0048°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Mecosta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in |
Lake Isabella has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").