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Milford, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
6,467 Population 2,640/sq mi density
$102,521 Median Income $55,208 per capita
$348,600 Home Value $469,885 Zillow
$1,058 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
71 Violent Crime/100K 365 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$102,521 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$348,600 home value, $1,058/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation910 ft (277 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density2,640/sq mi
Coordinates42.5885°N, 83.6016°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyOakland County County
Nearest AirportOakland County International (PTK)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0451 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 85 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 71 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 128 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 108 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 111 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 136 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 116 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 110 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 116 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 92 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 64 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 119 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 101 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

414 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 153 fatalities, 1,716 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 60 km 116
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 17 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 90 km 1
May 8, 1964 EF4 64 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 13 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 49 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 46 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 90 km 4
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 71 km 0
May 21, 1953 EF4 90 km 2
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 36 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 66 km 1
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 16 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 47 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 68 km 1
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 53 km 1
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 - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.6 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in

Milford has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (1.6").

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