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Marlette, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Lapeer County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,771
Population
1,093/sq mi density
$44,375
Median Income
$32,046 per capita
$116,900
Home Value
$177,838 Zillow
$820
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
342
Violent Crime/100K
911 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,900 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
342 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Marlette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 41.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3264°N, 83.0805°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Lapeer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bishop International (FNT) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 | - | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Marlette has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.2").