Leslie, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ingham County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,167 Population 1,693/sq mi density
$67,355 Median Income $27,554 per capita
$124,100 Home Value $241,244 Zillow
$1,013 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
211 Violent Crime/100K 422 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,355 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,100 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
211 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Leslie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation936 ft (285 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,693/sq mi
Coordinates42.4503°N, 84.4326°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyIngham County County
Nearest AirportCapital Region International (LAN)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 36.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %76.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0453 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.40 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.4 / 100
Community Resilience89.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 85 km
Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 41 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 122 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 61 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 131 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 149 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 127 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 128 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 129 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

458 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 159 fatalities, 1,793 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 87 km 116
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 48 km 1
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 86 km 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 48 km 1
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 58 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 87 km 3
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 40 km 0
Aug 24, 2007 EF3 36 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
May 15, 1986 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 12 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 36 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in

Leslie has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.5").

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