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McBain, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Missaukee County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
825
Population
655/sq mi density
$46,786
Median Income
$22,137 per capita
$116,100
Home Value
$242,915 Zillow
$380
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
565
Violent Crime/100K
3,304 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,786 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,100 home value, $380/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
565 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
McBain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 74.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,236 ft (377 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 655/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1961°N, 85.2154°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Missaukee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0433 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 1.7 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in |
McBain has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.2").