Martin, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
570
Population
740/sq mi density
$56,818
Median Income
$32,902 per capita
$161,700
Home Value
$252,112 Zillow
$339
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,818 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,700 home value, $339/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Martin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 68.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 826 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 740/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5370°N, 85.6390°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Barry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Martin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").