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Madison Heights, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
28,411 Population 4,007/sq mi density
$66,726 Median Income $39,276 per capita
$190,300 Home Value $214,435 Zillow
$1,138 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
176 Violent Crime/100K 1,971 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,726 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,300 home value, $1,138/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation635 ft (194 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²)
Population Density4,007/sq mi
Coordinates42.5073°N, 83.1034°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportOakland County International (PTK)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 36.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0422 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)17.6 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.48 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.33 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)11.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.2 / 100
Community Resilience58.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 127 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 44 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 68 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 89 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 125 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 111 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 70 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 111 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 72 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 38 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 97 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 69 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

309 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 148 fatalities, 1,657 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 90 km 116
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 26 km 1
May 8, 1964 EF4 29 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 51 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 30 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 72 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 90 km 4
May 21, 1953 EF4 62 km 2
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 86 km 1
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 30 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 73 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 14 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 24 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 71 km 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 86 km 0
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 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Madison Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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