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Michiana, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Berrien County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
289 Population 781/sq mi density
$162,708 Median Income $99,648 per capita
$712,500 Home Value $632,555 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
88 Violent Crime/100K 1,060 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$162,708 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$712,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
81.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Michiana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 65.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation612 ft (187 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density781/sq mi
Coordinates41.7637°N, 86.8111°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyBerrien County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 65.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0478 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.1 / 100
Community Resilience98.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 2, 2015.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 126 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 142 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 84 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 112 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 137 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

417 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 124 fatalities, 1,725 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 99 km 2
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 85 km 33
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 67 km 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 55 km 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 5
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 74 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 36 km 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Oct 24, 1967 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 26, 1965 EF3 27 km 0
Nov 12, 1965 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 50 km 10
Apr 30, 1962 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 30, 1962 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 12, 1956 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

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

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OGDEN DUNS (863 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 38 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 37 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Michiana has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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