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Ludington, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Mason County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,664
Population
2,281/sq mi density
$44,471
Median Income
$30,566 per capita
$192,800
Home Value
$288,787 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
393
Violent Crime/100K
1,670 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,471 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$192,800 home value, $824/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
393 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ludington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 618 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9572°N, 86.4429°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Mason County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 88 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0436 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Ludington has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").