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Lakeport, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
746
Population
724/sq mi density
$55,167
Median Income
$40,574 per capita
$172,000
Home Value
$166,744 Zillow
$1,162
Median Rent
39.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
762
Violent Crime/100K
2,892 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,167 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$172,000 home value, $1,162/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
762 violent crimes/100K (100% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lakeport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. The area receives 35.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 724/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1069°N, 82.4934°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Sanilac County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Clair County International (PHN) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.3 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | - | 8 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in |
Lakeport has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.9").