Laurium, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,486
Population
2,286/sq mi density
$42,206
Median Income
$32,151 per capita
$87,600
Home Value
$141,553 Zillow
$590
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
213
Violent Crime/100K
266 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$42,206 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,600 home value, $590/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Laurium has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 207.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,213 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2351°N, 88.4382°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Keweenaw County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 81 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | No Rating |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in |
Laurium has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and March the driest (1.5").