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Montague, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Muskegon County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,630
Population
1,000/sq mi density
$69,375
Median Income
$29,031 per capita
$184,700
Home Value
$263,935 Zillow
$735
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
127
Violent Crime/100K
1,399 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,375 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,700 home value, $735/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Montague experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 68.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 628 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4126°N, 86.3631°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Muskegon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Montague has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.4").