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Marine City, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · St. Clair County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,047 Population 1,874/sq mi density
$63,156 Median Income $37,770 per capita
$146,500 Home Value $214,725 Zillow
$872 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
222 Violent Crime/100K 517 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,156 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,500 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Marine City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density1,874/sq mi
Coordinates42.7143°N, 82.5028°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountySt. Clair County County
Nearest AirportSt Clair County International (PHN)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0439 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.95 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.6 / 100
Community Resilience89.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 23, 2022.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 144 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 148 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 137 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 143 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 79 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 143 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 139 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 142 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 62 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 116 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 130 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 143 km
Mar 8, 2013 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.7 141 km
Apr 28, 2002 Ohio M2.7 134 km
Jan 6, 2006 10 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 136 km
Jun 10, 2010 8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 138 km
Feb 10, 2006 6 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 140 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 65 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 123 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

158 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 563 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 78 km 1
May 8, 1964 EF4 27 km 11
May 12, 1956 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 73 km 0
May 21, 1953 EF4 24 km 2
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 59 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 38 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 20, 1957 EF3 60 km 1
Jun 8, 1953 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 13, 2008 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 21, 1996 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 16, 1992 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m - 132 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.0 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in Wettest
October 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Marine City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.9").

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