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Mass City, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ontonagon County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
202 Population 374/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $40,154 per capita
$56,800 Home Value $129,205 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
175 Violent Crime/100K 764 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Mass City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 177.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density374/sq mi
Coordinates46.7616°N, 89.0849°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyOntonagon County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
86 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 177.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.2 / 100
Community Resilience67.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 7, 1970 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 22, 1968 EF2 55 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 91 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 83 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 93 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 8, 2012 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 5, 2005 EF1 49 km 0
Jul 14, 1995 EF1 77 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF1 78 km 0
Aug 1, 1988 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 29, 1988 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 24, 1986 EF1 100 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF1 94 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF1 89 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 84 km 0
Aug 19, 1973 EF1 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 89 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 42 km
2009 PINERY 695 53 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.0 in
February 15°F (-9°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 1.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 2.2 in

Mass City has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 15°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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