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Memphis, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · St. Clair County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,107 Population 988/sq mi density
$60,884 Median Income $29,707 per capita
$190,400 Home Value $312,945 Zillow
$832 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,884 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$190,400 home value, $832/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Memphis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 46.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation759 ft (231 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density988/sq mi
Coordinates42.8952°N, 82.7683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountySt. Clair County County
Nearest AirportSt Clair County International (PHN)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 46.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

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

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on May 23, 2022.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 150 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 89 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 87 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 131 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 89 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 117 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 85 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 139 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 26 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

232 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 140 fatalities, 1,554 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 91 km 116
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 68 km 1
May 8, 1964 EF4 26 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 89 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 75 km 3
May 12, 1956 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 44 km 0
May 21, 1953 EF4 14 km 2
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 76 km 1
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 34 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 77 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 27 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 66 km 0
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 20, 1957 EF3 61 km 1
Jun 8, 1953 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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 - 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in

Memphis has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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