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Lapeer, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Lapeer County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
9,053 Population 1,232/sq mi density
$53,038 Median Income $30,344 per capita
$165,300 Home Value $256,795 Zillow
$947 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
407 Violent Crime/100K 3,245 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,038 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$165,300 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lapeer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 34.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation832 ft (254 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density1,232/sq mi
Coordinates43.0451°N, 83.3267°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyLapeer County County
Nearest AirportBishop International (FNT)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 34.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.3 / 100
Community Resilience75.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 23, 2022.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 108 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 106 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 123 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 126 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 133 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 100 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 74 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

328 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 145 fatalities, 1,594 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 43 km 116
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 59 km 1
May 8, 1964 EF4 58 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 67 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 29 km 3
May 12, 1956 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 17 km 0
May 21, 1953 EF4 61 km 2
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 35 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 28 km 1
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 47 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 48 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 77 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 48 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 18 km 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 89 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Lapeer has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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