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Montrose, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Genesee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,057 Population 2,099/sq mi density
$44,625 Median Income $21,779 per capita
$109,700 Home Value $200,896 Zillow
$801 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,005 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,625 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,700 home value, $801/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Montrose 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 32.9 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density2,099/sq mi
Coordinates43.1763°N, 83.8932°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyGenesee County County
Nearest AirportBishop International (FNT)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 40.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0436 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.7 / 100
Community Resilience70.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 72 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 138 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 148 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 131 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

384 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 135 fatalities, 1,224 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 9 km 116
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 71 km 1
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 74 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 26 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 58 km 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 14 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 22 km 1
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 21 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 100 km 1
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 92 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 31 km 0
May 11, 1974 EF3 85 km 1
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 79 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 - 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Montrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.2").

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