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Lupton, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ogemaw County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
283 Population 88/sq mi density
$77,500 Home Value $173,026 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
239 Violent Crime/100K 2,633 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
239 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lupton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation913 ft (278 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates44.4292°N, 84.0239°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyOgemaw County County
Nearest AirportAlpena County Regional (APN)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.7 / 100
Community Resilience49.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

158 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 120 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2022 EF3 91 km 2
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 6 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 19 km 1
Jun 8, 1953 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 26, 2021 EF2 91 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 32 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 99 km 1
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 77 km 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF2 35 km 0
May 28, 1995 EF2 18 km 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF2 32 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 28 km 0
Jul 4, 1977 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 23, 1976 EF2 99 km 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF2 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) 7,478 36 km
1990 CRAWFORD15 6,868 50 km
2021 BRITTLE 5,912 28 km
2006 HUGHES LAKE FIRE 5,285 23 km
2000 NO PABLO 5,266 17 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,059 64 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,020 62 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,759 23 km
2018 BRITTLE 04/30/2018 3,484 22 km
2022 BLUE LAKES 2,554 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,349 28 km
2005 ROSCOMMON4 2,109 51 km
1987 OGEMAW22 1,952 15 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,844 66 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,796 27 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,751 50 km
1984 RIVER ROAD 1,693 50 km
2017 BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX 1,557 24 km
1988 OGEMAW13 1,547 18 km
2024 RANGE 30 24-03 RX 1,523 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-8°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.9 in

Lupton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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